I was IMing some people last night, and one of them said that I should be a counselor. I want a career in a school, just not as a counselor, more of a math teacher.
Well, I was helping them get through some stuff, all advice and that good stuff, and I thought.
Thought about being a counselor. So could I? What degrees do I need?
2007-01-21 07:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by ZZ 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You typically need a masters degree in counseling. The good news is that most masters degree programs in counseling do not care what major you had for your bachelors degree. This means that in college, you could explore the idea of being a math teacher by majoring in math or education (or however they typically do it where at your college), while taking some counseling or psychology courses to see what that's like. Then you'd be in a position to start teaching, get your masters, or teach for a while and then get your masters in counseling ... depending on how you felt then. Who knows? Maybe you'll get so into the math that you'll decide to become a mathematician. This is in large part what college is for. Keep your options open. Good luck.
2007-01-21 16:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by Paul P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would need to have at least a masters degree in psychology or social work, both of which take 2 years after you graduate from college.
to be a good counselor, however, you really have to want it. it takes a LOT of empathy and patience. if this is what you want, then go for it - it's a great field. but if you think that you have more of an interest in being a math teacher than that's also a good field which you might want to explore.
combining the two, however, may be difficult
2007-01-21 16:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do anything you want to do but it needs to be something you're going to enjoy. if math is your passion then go for that because teachers can be great counselors too. you can be the best advise giver to your students. i remember in high school i didn't want to talk to my counselor, i felt like she generalized me with other troubled teens so i talked to my chorus teacher and she helped me get through so much. your major would mainly be psychology but you'll wanna minor in things like child psychology or sociology to assit you with children. also child development could look really nice on a resume if you decide to counsel, or even if you major in math a social science could really be benefit to you. good luck in your decision!
2007-01-21 15:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Fluttrbye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋