School Counselor
Provides academic, emotional, and behavioral counseling to support student development and well-being in school settings.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighSchool Counselors support students’ academic progress, emotional well-being, and career development within educational institutions. They provide counseling, address behavioral issues, and guide students in academic and personal decision-making. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, career guidance, crisis intervention, and collaboration with teachers and parents. They work in primary and secondary schools. Global demand is increasing due to focus on student mental health, inclusive education, and structured career guidance systems in schools.
Top Skills
- Counseling skills
- Communication
- Student engagement
- Problem-solving
- Career guidance
- Documentation
- Emotional support
- Interpersonal skills
- Ethical awareness
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s specialization (if applicable)
- Doctoral / Clinical specialization (if applicable)
- Professional readiness (internship / supervised practice / certification)
Suggested UG Degrees
- BA Psychology
- BA Education
- BSc Psychology
PG / Advancement Options
- MSc Counseling
- MA Psychology
- MEd
- PhD (Education/Psychology)
Also Known As
- School Guidance Counselor
- Educational Counselor
- Student Support Counselor
- Academic Counselor