I don't think I need to go to college- all my friends say I'm pretty smart and great with advice. If I couldn't get into counseling, how do I become a principal?
2007-10-19 17:19:43 · 8 answers · asked by keve 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
depending on what school system you're talking about..... they all expect different things....
i trust that you're a good listener and can give advice- but you will always be expected to have a degree in some level of psychological studies. There are also lots of legalities that you couldnt even imagine- concerning what can and cannot be said to a student- what will and won't make certain parents upset- that could land the county school system in a lawsuit- this is why many systems require a college degree, serious references- and usually experience- it's very different and carries alot more responsibility than say... when you're dealing with adults out of an office of your own....
good luck:)
2007-10-19 17:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by **leigh** 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states you have to have a Master's degree (that is -- a four-year Bachelor's degree and a two-year Master's degree on top of that). Most counselors get a Master's in Counseling. Some states even require that counselors have teaching experience.
To be a principal generally requires that you have a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience of at least two years -- and a Master's degree in Educational Administration or Leadership.
Your best bet is to check with a local university because requirements vary by state.
Best of luck -- but despite being smart, training is necessary to do either job effectively.
2007-10-19 17:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by MadameZ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yes , guidance counselors go to university for 4 years, go to a masters program for counseling, and have an internship in education counseling in the schools.
don't be fooled, it takes alot of work and dedication to become a school guidance counselor.
good luck to you.
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2007-10-19 17:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow, your counselor couldn't help you? Yea you do have to go to college, and get a phsycology degree, no ones gonna hire yuou because your friends say you're smart. To become a principal you have to get a teaching degree.
2007-10-19 17:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by Gorgeous! (Beautiful) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can take an online course from Ashland
I counsel battered and abused women and children and thats how i got into school counseling.
I will be glad to give you the address. Its relatively cheap.
2007-10-19 17:24:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well belive it or not you have to go to college to get a counselor job if you dont they wont let you be one after college look online for people need counselers ok? i hope i helped
2007-10-19 17:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOu mean the guidance counselor at school couldn't tell you how to do this?
2007-10-19 17:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need at least a Bachelor's in Psychology.
2007-10-19 17:23:42 · answer #8 · answered by eli_davila2002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋