School Counselors do a lot!

• Check-Ins at School (academic, social/ emotional, etc.)

• Academic Planning

• Peer Support/ Conflict Mediations

• College & Career Readiness

• Small Groups (self-esteem, interpersonal skills, grief, etc.)

• Crisis Support

• Scheduling

• 504 Service Plans

• Transitioning/ Orientation Services

• Service Coordination

• Community Resources

• And more!

What credentialing does a Nevada School Counselor need to have?

1. Have a master's degree in School Counseling (or higher) or be nationally certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

2. Complete at least 600 hours of a practicum/ internship in a K-12 setting

3. Have at least 36 graduate credits in school guidance and counseling in each of the following areas of study:

• The process of individual counseling;

• The process of group counseling;

• Testing and educational assessments;

• Legal and ethical issues in counseling;

• Career counseling;

• Organization and administration of school counseling programs;

• Multicultural counseling;

• Child and family counseling; and

Two of the following:

• • The use of technology in education

  • Exceptional children

  • Human growth and development

  • Substance abuse counseling

NAC Citation

Counseling@NYU Citation

Guidance Counselor vs. School Counselor

Counselors in schools are no longer referred to as Guidance Counselors. This is because the scope of practice of School Counselors far surpasses Guidance Counselors of the past. The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) recommends the usage of the term School Counselor due to the evolution of the career.

What's the difference?

ASCA Citation

For more information on school counseling, please visit the
ASCA Website here.