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My college says to be a counselor you need a "Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling or closely related field" does Human Services count?

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    2 days ago

    Human Services is essentially social work (it's not the same as Human Resources), and it might be considered acceptable, but you'll have to make inquiries of the graduate programs to which you want to apply, because you really need a master's degree.

    Psychology would be the next best choice. NOT "forensic psychology," just straightforward psychology. An education degree would work, too, but in both cases (and in the case of HS), you'd need to earn a graduate degree in counseling.

  • drip
    Lv 7
    2 days ago

    No, it does not count. You want to be a college counselor. Social work, psychology or education for an undergrad degree.

    Watch what you get a Bachelor degree in. Will you be able to get a job in a career you like IF you do not get into any graduate school.

    Of your university offers a human services major, meet the the head of the department. Ask what exactly the major entails and what area of work it would qualify you for.   Can you get a job without going to graduate school. Always have a Plan B set up I case, for any reason, you do not continue directly  into a graduate program.

  • MS
    Lv 7
    2 days ago

    No, it does not likely meet that requirement, although a "Human Services" degree can be different at different schools so it would probably depend on the specifics of the actual degree.  

    And it doesn't matter what your college says - it matters what your state licensing board says.  A bachelor's degree is not sufficient to be a licensed counselor in any state that I know of. 

    EDIT: Based on your other question, which I just read, it sounds like you are considering this degree for admission into a graduate program.  Again though, no one here knows what that degree involves at your school, so you should ask the graduate program you intend to apply to whether that degree is sufficient.  They are the only ones who can tell you for sure. 

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 days ago

    No- as we keep telling you, Human Services is mostly for people who are going to work in HR offices in companies and organizations. 

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  • 2 days ago

    you'll have to specifically ask.  expect that your courses will be inspected, so get ready to send [email] your transcript

  • Pearl
    Lv 7
    2 days ago

    i would ask your college about it

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