SSCE
Five credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or its equivalent at not more than 2 sittings.
Faculty of Education
B.Ed Guidance & Counselling
Learn how to support people through educational, career, personal and social challenges. Develop the communication, listening and guidance skills needed to help individuals make informed decisions and move confidently towards their goals.
4
4-Year Programme
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Guidance + Development
LISTEN.
GUIDE.
EMPOWER.
GUIDE.
EMPOWER.
Programme
B.Ed Guidance & Counselling
Duration
4 Years
Core Areas
Guidance + Communication + Development
Programme Overview
Help People Make Confident Decisions
Guidance and Counselling prepares students to support individuals as they navigate educational, career, personal and social decisions.
As schools, universities, workplaces and communities place greater emphasis on wellbeing, student support and career development, skilled guidance professionals can play an increasingly valuable role.
The programme develops communication, listening, interpersonal and professional guidance skills while helping students understand human development and the challenges people can encounter at different stages of life.
01
Learn to Listen Effectively
Develop communication and interpersonal skills for understanding people's concerns, needs and goals.
02
Support Better Decisions
Learn approaches for supporting educational, career and personal decision-making.
03
Understand Human Development
Explore how individuals develop and how educational, social and personal factors can influence their choices and experiences.
From Conversation to Direction
Entry Requirements
Your Route Into Guidance & Counselling
Review the applicable admission requirements before submitting your application.
UTME
Minimum JAMB score of 150.
Beyond Graduation
Build a Career Helping People Move Forward
Guidance and Counselling can support career pathways across education, career services, student support, rehabilitation, youth development and other people-focused services.
School Counsellor
Support students with educational, personal and school-related decisions.
Career Adviser
Help individuals explore career options, goals, education and employment pathways.
Student Support Officer
Provide guidance and practical support to learners within educational institutions.
Education Consultant
Support learners and institutions with educational planning and development.
Youth Development Officer
Support programmes designed to help young people develop skills and achieve positive outcomes.
Rehabilitation Officer
Support individuals through structured development, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.
Admissions Adviser
Help prospective students understand study pathways and make informed education choices.
Community Support Officer
Work with individuals and communities to connect people with guidance, resources and development opportunities.
Could Your Guidance Change Someone's Direction?
Explore the requirements, review the programme fees and take your next step towards studying Guidance and Counselling at Maranatha University Lagos.