If I were to pursue an M.Ed. in the Community and Educational Settings Program, would I still be able to be a guidance counsellor within schools?
It depends on the preference of your prospective employer, and how she or he perceives your specialty. For example, each school or school board may sets its own specific policy on hiring. It is possible that the school may be more interested in hiring a counsellor specialized in “Guidance and Counselling” than a counsellor with a more general focus in “Community Settings.” You need to do research to make a better decision for your career option before choosing your training option. Most school boards in Ontario require their guidance counsellors to have teacher certification.
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