It’s a new year, and time for a fresh start and new endeavors. Perhaps this is the year that you will finally fulfill your dream of obtaining a counseling degree! Here are four reasons you should apply for a counseling degree today:
- The employment outlook is favorable. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, the opportunities for counseling positions are expected to exceed the number of graduates! This field is growing faster than average. More specifically, it is expected to grow at a rate of 18% between the years 2008 and 2018. And, if you decide to be a substance abuse counselor, you will enjoy even more opportunity, as employment in this speciality is projected to grow at an astounding rate of 21%!
- It is rewarding. How many professionals can truly claim that they help people and make the world a better place? Sure, you can help people by being a volunteer in a myriad of organizations, but why not combine your efforts and earn money while you save the world?
- Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest. If you’ve been postponing applying for school, stop that right now. Procrastination is an energy-sapper and just leads to more procrastination. Stop thinking about it and just do it. You’ll become energized and mobilized, and the steps that follow will seem so much easier. To read more about how procrastination and how it can hinder you, check out this article.
- It is more convenient than ever before. With the proliferation of online degree programs, getting a counseling degree is more do-able than ever before. You can literally get a counseling degree from home in your pajamas! Online degrees offer the unique opportunity to work at YOUR pace and YOUR schedule. If the only time you have to study is between 8-10pm on weekdays, no problem! You also won’t have the hassle of commute time and parking. For more details on the advantages of an online education, please see my previous post.
Yours in the Joy of Knowledge,
Barbara LoFrisco
Also check:
• https://mastersincounseling.org/counseling/3-creative-ways-to-tap-into-your-alumni-counseling-network/
• https://mastersincounseling.org/counseling/when-counseling-and-your-morals-collide-what-you-need-to-know/
• https://mastersincounseling.org/counseling/dont-flub-the-admissions-interview-seven-essential-tips-for-success/ 40 Best Online Libraries for Counselors
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