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Educational Counsellors |
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| Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development and co-ordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards, universities and colleges, technical institutes, correctional facilities and government agencies.
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* A bachelor's degree in social sciences or education is required for counsellors in school settings.
* A master's degree in counselling or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work is usually required.
* Academic counsellors in post-secondary settings require an undergraduate degree and may require a graduate degree. A particular academic specialization may also be required.
* A teacher's certificate from the province of employment and some teaching experience is usually required for counsellors in school settings.
* In Quebec, membership in the professional association is mandatory for counsellors in school settings.
* Educational counsellors in colleges and universities may require licensing from a provincial regulatory body governing psychologists, guidance counsellors or social workers.
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