A Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling is a degree program that teaches students about theories, techniques, and research in guidance and counseling. It also covers legal and moral issues in the field.
What you learn
- Theories of guidance and counseling
- Counseling techniques
- Psychopathology
- Psychometrics
- Research in guidance and counseling
- Career development theories and decision-making models
- Career planning
- Career education
- Sources of educational and occupational information
- Major issues that impact career choices
Career opportunities
- Lead clinical counselor
- Director of community counseling and addictions services
- Clinical counselor
- Crisis counselor
- Faculty member, school and counseling psychology
- Psychotherapist or social worker