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Sabtu, 01 Juni 2013

How to Become a Special Education Counselor

Special education is a field that is in need of more teachers and counselors. It takes a certain type of person to be able to successfully become a special education counselor.

Instructions

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    Earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In order to become a special education counselor, you will need to hold a bachelor's degree because it is often the minimum requirement for entry into a Master's program for special education counseling.

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    Earn a Master's degree in special education counseling. There are many options and master's programs across the nation. Research and find an institute that works for you and offers a degree in special education counseling. Most programs require about 36 to 48 credit hours to complete the program.

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    Complete a practicum in special education counseling. Most programs will require you to log a certain number of hours inside of a school or other counseling institution. This will allow you to observe and gain experience in the field.

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    Gain special education counseling certification. Before you can practice counseling, you will be required to obtain a counseling certification. The requirements differ from state to state. Some states simply require a certification in school counseling, while others require a specific special education counseling certification. Your master's program will most likely guide you through the steps in gaining certification for the state.

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    If you are planning to move, be sure to research certification requirements for the specific state you will be moving to. Sometimes states have overlapping requirements and certifications may be able to be transferred.

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