M.S Counseling
by Grecia Chaparro
1. College Counseling/ Student Services
1.1. The Student Affairs specialization is designed to work in student support services at postsecondary education institutions including technical colleges, community colleges, four-year public and four-year private colleges and universities.
1.1.1. Areas include: Academic advising, academic support services, admissions, campus activities, career services, counseling, disability services, financial aid, Greek life, housing and residential life, international student affairs, judicial services, LGBT services multicultural student affairs, orientation and new student programs, recreation and intramural sports, religious programs and veterans affairs.
1.2. "Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals" (Source: ACA, 2010).
2. School Counseling
2.1. School counselors are employed in elementary, middle/junior high and high schools; in district supervisory positions; and counselor education positions.
2.1.1. Although ASCA recommends a 250-to-1 ratio of students to school counselors, the national average is actually 455-to-1