If I Go to School to Become a Social Worker, Can I Become a School Counselor?

Question by Christine: If I go to school to become a social worker, can I become a school counselor?
I couldn’t find any requirements to become a “school counselor” but I found social working and psychology programs if I do one of those can I become a school counselor…or if any of you know any school counseling requirements, please help me. thanks

Best answer:

Answer by incubabe
You would have to get a master’s in like counseling, which has to do with Psychology.

Answer by Charles
To be a school counselor, you usually need to earn a Master’s Degree in counseling psychology (M. Ed. — Masters Degree in education with an emphasis in counseling) and many colleges and universities offer such a degree. Usually, the degree will be offered by the School of Education rather than by the psychology department. I don’t think a Master’s Degree in social work would do it for you since you wouldn’t have the necessary background in psycho-metrics (testing). Part of what school counselors do is administer psychological tests such as standardized I.Q. tests, tests for learning disabilities, aptitude tests, etc., so a background in psycho-metrics is necessary for you to get licensed as a counselor. Having said that, however, I don’t see any reason why your undergraduate major couldn’t be social work if that’s what interests you.

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