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How to Become an Idaho School Counselor
Where are you on your quest to become an Idaho School Counselor?
Explore the information below and learn how you can become a school counselor in Idaho. Some of the information below may be subject to change. In order to make sure you have the most current information, contact your school counseling education program advisor or the Idaho Department of Education licensing department at (208) 332-6882.
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Featured Universities with School Counseling Programs
#1
Walden University
MS in School Counseling - General Program. Click here to contact Walden University and request information about their programs.
#2
Grand Canyon University
M. Ed in School Counseling (leads to initial Licensure) Click here to contact Grand Canyon University and request information about their programs.
#3
University of Denver
Earn a Master's degree in School Counseling online from the University of Denver. Learn from doctoral-level faculty in live classes and gain experience through mock counseling and in-field training. No GRE required. Click here to contact University of Denver and request information about their programs.
#4
Campbellsville University
Online Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling Click here to contact Campbellsville University and request information about their programs.
I’m a High School Graduate…
As an Idaho high school graduate, you are in a great place to begin exploring a career in school counseling. You’ll have ample opportunities to explore the field of education as you take steps toward fulfilling the Idaho school counseling requirements.
Considering a career as an Idaho school counselor? Here are some suggested steps to take:
Step One:
Gather information from schools offering associate degree programs or bachelor degree programs in psychology, counseling or any type of program you are currently interested in. You don’t need to major in school counseling at this point, but you’ll want to work toward a bachelor’s degree.
Step Two:
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about careers in the social services. The following are links to organizations where you can volunteer your time working with children and young adults:
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Idaho
- List of Idaho public school districts
- Contact schools near you to learn about possible volunteering opportunities.
Do not be afraid to get involved as soon as possible. The earlier you begin learning about careers, the sooner you will be able to make the most educated decision about your future.
I have already earned a college degree…
The following are the steps necessary for earning your school counseling certification in Idaho:
Step One:
Fulfill educational requirements through the following avenue:
- Earn a Master’s degree in School Counseling
- Or find more school counseling programs in Idaho here.
Step Two:
You must complete a school counseling practicum/internship of at least 700 hours, with at least 75% of the hours (525 hours) in a K-12 setting.
Step Three:
You must apply for a Pupil Service Staff certificate with an endorsement as a School Counselor.
I’m a certified counselor from another state…
Idaho will examine the credentials of school counselors from any state. Learn more about applying for certification as an out-of-state applicant here.