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Education requirements for counselors vary depending on their specialty and their state’s licensure requirements. A master’s degree is usually required to gain licensure, but some states will accept a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to counseling work. These degree programs require experience in the following course topics:
Aspiring counselors can often find bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at four-year universities that specialize in particular counseling practices. These include:
Salary Range:
$16,460 — $74,390
Education Level (minimum):
Associate degree
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
21 – 35%
