Lekiboboe:

1)
The person with a 2.1 can go for a thesis-based Masters in a Guidance & Counselling related program but he/she might need to do some top-up online guidance and counselling related course or courses (free or paid) related to his/her research interests for Masters in a Canadian University, so that he/she can address the 4-years study gap (as a Graduate of Guidance & Counselling) and also show that he/she is updated with the latest trends in the field of Guidance & Counselling or related areas.

He/she can check the likes of Alison, Udemy, Coursera, Edx, Yali etc. they have online courses there.

The Online Courses can also serve as a justification in his/her Visa Application which can also address the 4-years Study Gap and convince a Visa Officer that he/she is good to go for a Masters in Canada with a Study Permit. The Visa Officer would have the impression he/she is up to date with the latest trends of what he/she wants to do for his/her Masters degree (to a reasonable extent).

So for the 2.1 applicant, He/She must have Research interests in the following Guidance & Counselling Research Areas (at least 4);
- Special Education
- Autism & Behavioural Science
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Psychology
- Industrial Relations and Counselling
- Adolescent Development and Counselling
- Sex Education
- Addiction & Mental health
and lots more...

e.g
Professor of Autism and Behavioural Science Canada

The contents in the link below would guide him/her for his/her graduate school application in Canada and how to mail a Professor for a Thesis-based Masters and lots more

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/321#103487629

2)
You and your friend can also go for a
PG. Cert in a Guidance and Counselling related program cos both of you have working experience (teaching).

E.g.

PG. Cert in Autism & Behavioural Science at Niagara College ,Ontario

See here for other schools offering

PG.Cert in Autism & Behavioural Science
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/our-members/list-of-degrees/?fwp_search_by_keyword=Autism&fwp_program_levels=graduate-certificate

PG. Cert programs in Guidance and Counselling related programs
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/204#98659478

But the person with a 3rd Class would need to do some packaging in his/her application in order to stand a chance for a Post Graduate Certificate (PG. Cert) Admission.

That being said, see the contents in the 2-links below

Possible Solution/Way for a 3rd class Graduate to get Admission for a PG. Cert program in a College
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/411#100048422

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/700#97090650

Potential Documents needed to apply for admission in a College for PG. Cert (Most especially at Ontario Colleges)
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/221#103080983

I'm really grateful for this detailed information with concrete explanation you've provided for me sir... I'll go through every details as suggested...

Thank you very much sir, may the Almighty God continue to be with you. I really appreciate your time

Lekiboboe:

Hello sir, please I need your input on this as I know you're very conversant with relevant career progression.

My friend and I graduated with 2.1 (3.79/5.0) and a third class Guidance and Counselling B.Ed respectively in 2017. And we've been teaching since then. Please:
1. which university would you suggest?
2. what course do you think would be appropriate?
3. I know we can't both apply for masters, but what programme would be appropriate for a third class that would show a career progression?

Thank you in advance whiIe I await your response.

would also appreciate anyone with useful information Thanks

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