Student Services Counseling Lead
(336) 570-6130 ext. 37860
OUR MISSION:
School counselors, through collaborative efforts with parents/guardians and stakeholders, will establish nurturing relationships with all students and facilitate comprehensive data driven programs supporting academic, personal/social and career development.
Meredith Draughn
The Difference Between a School Counselor and a Guidance Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Developed in the mid 1900s primarily for vocational guidance
Not originally inclusive of or trained in effective prevention and early interventions to address social emotional needs or provision of mental health counseling and career guidance training was minimal
Guidance services provided to some students
Reactive, not data-driven
Average semester hour requirement for a master's degree in the 1970's - approximately 36 hours
School Counselor
Evolved over the years to be more comprehensive, collaborative programs based on identified needs and inclusive of prevention and early intervention services for every student in career, academic and social emotional growth and skills
Trained in human growth and development, individual and group counseling and counseling theories, social and cultural foundations, student appraisal, research and program evaluation, professional orientation, and career development
Average semester hour requirements for a master's degree in the 21st century - 48 to 60 hours