School guidance counselors play an important role in the educational process, working with students as early as kindergarten toward higher learning and career oriented goals. Not only do guidance counselors provide a safe confidant for students, they also assist in career planning, especially at the high school level. The videos on this page offer career information on how to become a school guidance counselor.

1. Have a desire to work with children
2. Start working with children in high school
3. Get a bachelor's degree in social work, education or psychology
4. Get a master's degree in education
5. Take an internship with a local school district
6. Begin your career as a guidance counselor

School guidance counselors play an important role in the educational process, working with students as early as kindergarten toward higher learning and career oriented goals. Not only do guidance counselors provide a safe confidant for students, they also assist in career planning, especially at the high school level. The videos on this page offer career information on how to become a school guidance counselor.

1. Have a desire to work with children

2. Start working with children in high school

3. Get a bachelor's degree in social work, education or psychology

4. Get a master's degree in education

5. Take an internship with a local school district

6. Begin your career as a guidance counselor

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