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Lead Students on the Path to Higher Education

It's a rigorous climb from high school to college; students need all the help they can get. Tackle your responsibility with confidence. Learn how to organize and present the information to the college-bound to make their transition as smooth as possible. Gain the knowledge and expertise to work with students who are ready to make one of the most important decisions in their life. Help junior and senior high school students faced with establishing academic and career goals, and learn the ins and outs of college admissions to help students from a variety of backgrounds.

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    Est. Tuition $3,345

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 12-18 months *

    *Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.
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    Total Units 18 Units

  • How colleges choose students
  • Application calendar for private and public colleges
  • Financial planning and admission procedures for small private colleges
  • Helping athletes and students with special talents
  • Working with underrepresented students
  • Critical dates on the testing calendar
  • Preparing students for college entrance exams
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • High school college and career counselors who want to develop their professional competencies.
  • High school guidance counselors who want to acquire specialized knowledge to transition into the role of college counselor.
  • College admissions personnel who want to become more familiar with high school processes and institutional protocols.
  • Junior high and middle school counselors who want to provide their students with a head start in planning their post-secondary options.
  • Teachers who want to be better informed about post-secondary options.
  • Individuals who want to develop an independent college counseling practice.
  • Parents who want to assist their middle or high school student with the admissions process.
One-Time Tuition
Save 20% on the entire program tuition by paying in full upfront. To choose this option, click "Apply Now" from the Get Started menu at the top of the page.

Pay-As-You-Go
Pay per individual course as you register. To choose this option, click "Enroll in a Course" from the Get Started menu at the top of the page. *If you plan to earn the certificate, you will need to apply before completing your last course.

Required Courses

Course Formats
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Required (18 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
The College Counseling ProcessThe purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the process of counseling students and families through the college admissions process.
4 Units
College Admissions ProceduresExploration of the documents required in the college application process and discussion of the preparations students need for college admissions testing.
3 Units
Financial Aid Planning for Higher EducationStrategies for helping students succeed in obtaining financial aid for higher education.
2 Units
Professional and Ethical Issues in the College Application ProcessEthical issues in the college application process.
3 Units
Analysis and Application of Effective Career Counseling StrategiesTheory and methods of career counseling appropriate for college-bound students.
3 Units
Practicum in Counseling College-Bound StudentsPracticum in guidance and counseling of the college-bound student in a secondary school setting.
3 Units

Getting Started

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your eduction, life and work schedules.

Jun21Summer 2022
Jun22Summer 2022
Aug02Summer 2022
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