Learn More about the Field of Counseling

Since there are many different types of counselors, it is important to find out as much you can about each one, and use that information to decide what kind of clients you would be best suited to serve.  According to the website Careers in Psychology.org, they suggest that, “Every one of us has special traits, empathies, attributes and interests that would make us better counselors in certain areas.”  Counseling can be an extremely rewarding profession but keep in mind that most counselors must have a masters or doctoral degree. 

At GSU’s College of Education (COE), we offer three exceptional Master of Arts in Counseling Programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling and School Counseling.  In the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree, you will examine clinical mental health and community counseling issues.  Course work includes the study of life style and career development, workplace and vocational counseling, group dynamics and counseling program management. 

Our Marriage & Family Counseling degree provides our graduate students with course work that deals with all facets of marriage and family counseling including individuals, children, adolescents, couples and family counseling. In addition students will explore topics such as group dynamics, intervention, prevention and sexual issues.

The other COE’s M.A. in Counseling - School Counseling degree promotes excellence in professional school counseling as an integral component in the development of all students.  The primary goal of our program is to prepare responsive professional counselors in K-12 school settings who will assist students in maximizing their educational, vocational and personal/social growth and development.

If you are interested in learning more about GSU’s Counseling program, you can get answers from students who are currently in the program.  Our Counseling Peer Mentor Program allows you to ask a myriad of questions about the course work or to get an informed opinion about handling a class load while working. You will find details for the Mentor program on our website.

Source: http://careersinpsychology.org/starting-a-career-in-counseling/

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