certificate
Develop the skills necessary for advising college-bound students in this seven-course certificate program. Format: Online
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This program is perfect for...
- High school college and career counselors seeking to develop their professional competencies
- College admissions personnel interested in high school and institutional processes and protocols
- Professionals planning on creating independent educational consulting practices
- Teachers and administrators pursuing greater expertise in post-secondary options for their students
- Individuals working for educational non-profits or community-based organizations to guide under-resourced students to college
What you can learn.
- Explore the unique responsibilities and resources available for guidance and college counselors
- Discover the fundamentals of financial aid; types and sources; how to apply; eligibility; and how to best use scholarship search services
- Learn the college admissions process, including choosing a school, writing letters of recommendation, and determining acceptance criteria
- Discuss the unique needs of specialized college-bound groups, including students with learning differences, undocumented students, LGBTQ+ students, and military veterans
Chart a path to success.
If you have a passion for helping students succeed, an aptitude for working with parents, and the capacity for coaching and goal setting, it’s worth exploring a career in college counseling.
TheCollege Counseling Certificate is designed for secondary school counselors, teachers, career counselors, admissions personnel, and professionals interested in expanding their skillset or establishing independent educational consultancies.
The program is also ideal for college admissions professionals seeking to advise high school students on post-secondary options.
Format: 100% online
Duration: 1-2 years to complete. Typical pace is 1-2 courses per quarter. Start any quarter.
Is a Career in College Counseling Right for You?
Perhaps you’re already involved in college admissions counseling or have done some undergraduate study in the field.
Maybe you’re seeking a promotion, contemplating a career change, or looking to open your own consultancy. In all of these circ*mstances, a certificate program can be right for you.
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Two-week intensive courses.
Explore the field of College Counseling or learn new skills with these short, intensive two-week courses. These courses are complementary to the certificate program.
Introduction to College Admissions
An introduction to the numerous aspects of the college admissions process.
Introduction to Making College Affordable
Examine issues around the cost of collegeand college affordability, including the relationship between the admission and financial aid applications.
Introduction to Writing College Essays Part 1: Brainstorming
Explore techniques, standardsand ethics forsupporting high school students through the college essay writing process.
Introduction to Writing College Essays Part2: Structure and Review
Learn the essential skills that high school students need to compose college essays: identifying prompts, structuring the essay, managing drafts, and final editing.
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
We recommend taking these courses in the following order: X414.83, X414.89, X414.90, X414.84, X414.85.
Introduction to Counseling for College Admission
EDUC X 414.83
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Financial Aid Fundamentals
EDUC X 414.89
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Testing/Career Assessment
EDUC X 414.90
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Inclusive College Counseling: Ensuring Post-Secondary Success for All Students
EDUC X 414.84
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Practicum in College Counseling
EDUC X 414.85
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Elective Courses
Students must complete two elective courses.
The Business of Educational Consulting
EDUC X 414.96
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
College Counseling for International Students
EDUC X 414.98
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Preparing Community College Students for Transfer
EDUC X 414.99
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Finalizing the College Counseling Process
EDUC X 414.80
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Advanced Business for the Independent Educational Consultant
EDUC X 414.93
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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College Counseling Mentorship Program
This unique mentoring program connects alumni or current students who have taken at least three College Counseling courses with an instructor of their choice.
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Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application & Candidacy Fee
200.00
Estimated Program Tuition
5620.00
Estimated program textbook/materials
200.00
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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.
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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
310-825-4191
onlineccc@uclaextension.edu
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