Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Western Connecticut State University prepares students for careers as university professors, school administrators, and educational consultants, as well as school counselors. The program focuses on applying theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, as well as organizing guidance services within educational institutions. Program courses include: legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Western Connecticut State University

Also known as Western, WCSU

45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT

Western Connecticut State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Danbury, CT, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately 6,600 students are enrolled per year at WestConn.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Western Connecticut State University score in a range of 900 to 1080 on the SAT exam. WestConn admits approximately 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those admitted, nearly 34 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,900 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 per year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for WestConn is the "Colonials", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Connecticut State University offers a master's degree program in guidance counselor.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).