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The UC San Diego Extension Program in College Counseling is designed to bring participants the latest in college counseling techniques and to emphasize the personal dimension of working with families during one of their most crucial transitional experiences. Skilled and enthusiastic instructors make the program a professional valuable and personally meaningful learning experience.

This online program is designed to effectively address the most current and relevant issues of College Counseling. Participants will receive instruction in the fundamentals of building a college counseling operation that provides outstanding service to the college-bound. Courses feature timely comprehensive topics in an online environment related to helping students make the transition to college.

The Specialized Certificate in College Counseling is designed and taught by specialists currently working in the field. Our instructors are highly experienced in College Counseling and focus on the development of practical skills. Their skills and knowledge are what keeps our program up-to-date in the field.

Target Audience
The College Counseling program focuses primarily on the college application process and working with students through that process.

There are three courses in total required for the program. The required course order is: Principles of College Counseling; College Counseling Strategies, and College Counseling Practicum. The classes must be taken in the required order.

Professional Development
We do offer several electives if there is an area that you would like to study in deeper detail. They are not required in order to earn the certificate. There is no required order or prerequisites to enroll in the electives for this program.

If you wish to take one of the College Counseling Specialized Certificate online courses for professional development without registering for the program, you may do so.

The Program

# of courses required: 3
Total units: 12
Estimated cost: $1,505
Time to Complete: Candidates can complete in 6-9 months
Delivery: Online

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

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Courses

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Required Courses both courses are required
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Principles of College Counseling
(EDUC-40130)

6.00 units

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College Counseling Strategies
(EDUC-40131)

3.00 units

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Practicum Required
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College Counseling Practicum
(EDUC-40132)

3.00 units

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Elective 0 units required - for Professional Development
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U.S. College/University Application Process and the International Student
(EDUC-41548)

3.00 units

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Implementing a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
(EDUC-41393)

3.00 units

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Navigating College Admission Testing
(EDUC-41671)

6.00 units

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Starting and Maintaining An Independent Educational Consulting Practice
(EDUC-41673)

6.00 units

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Counseling Students on College Application Essays
(EDUC-41672)

4.50 units

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The 21st Century Career Counselor: Preparing Students for College and Career Readiness and Success
(EDUC-41605)

6.00 units

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Understanding College Affordability and Financial Aid
(EDUC-41536)

6.00 units

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Counseling Students with Learning Differences and ADHD
(EDUC-40121)

6.00 units

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Next Steps Experience

Connect your classroom education with real-world experiences through a Next Step Experience course. These specially designed classes allow students to gain hands-on experience by working closely with instructors and/or peers on real-world projects.

Candidates are also encouraged to take the Next Step by enrolling in the College Counseling Practicum where they can apply their newly developed skills learned throughout the program. During the application process, a prospective candidate should consider possible projects from his or her current company, employer, or volunteer organization; the project will allow the student to utilize learned skills and demonstrate quantifiable results.

Admission

All candidates who wish to receive the College Counseling Certificate are required to:

Apply to the College Counseling certificate program.
Pay the certificate fee.
Complete all the required online courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Coursework must be completed within 5 years of beginning the program.

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Contact

Education. Call 858-534-9286 or Email: unexeduc@ucsd.edu
Conditions for Admission

Please review the application for specific admission requirements for this program. Although employers in the field may not require a college degree or professional experience a degree is required for admission to the program.

All applicants will be required to submit a verification of bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution including degree awarded and date. This can be provided either as official letter from the school or an official, sealed transcript from the accredited institution which awarded your degree.
Industry Requirements

Completion of the UC San Diego Extension College Counseling Certificate program along with six (6) additional elective units satisfies the experience requirement when applying for associate membership in the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

Advisors

Mario Aguilar M.S.C.

Assistant Director
Early Academic Outreach, UCSD
Nancy Caine M.A.

Director of College Counseling
St. Augustine High School
Robert Garber M.A.

Vice President, Student Affairs
Miramar College
Bonnie Laughlin M.A.

Director of College Counseling
Francis Parker School
Carol Sobek M.A.

Head Counselor
The Preuss School, UCSD
Chris White M.A.

Director of College Counseling
High Tech High School

Special Notes

IECA Members Disount

All IECA members qualify for a 10% discount on any UC San Diego College Counseling Certificate elective courses.

Elective college counseling elective classes that qualify for the 10% discount include (subject to change):

IECA members must contact the IECA office to receive the membership verification code. Please review the schedule and determine the course and section you would like to participate in. Then, contact Education Department at unexeduc@ucsd.edu to consult with a Program Manager. The Program Manager will provide you with detailed information to enroll with the 10% discount in a college counseling elective course.

IECA Associate Membership Requirements:
Completion of the UC San Diego Extension College Counseling Certificate program with six (6) additional elective quarter units (from any of the related UC Extension College Counseling certificate programs) satisfies the experience requirement when applying for associate membership in IECA.

Please visit the IECA website for more information about IECA Membership:
www.iecaonline.com

Additional contact information for your convenience:
     Education Department
     Email: unexeduc@ucsd.edu {The quickest most direct method is via email.}
     Website: extension.ucsd.edu/collegecounseling