The Post-Master’s Certificate in College Admission Counseling is designed to provide people currently working in the field of school counseling with advanced preparation in facets of college admission counseling.  The certificate program can be completed with 18 credits of post-master’s study, or 12 credits when combined with our MEd in School Counseling.

The curriculum provides students with opportunities to consider issues in the field of college admission counseling from both the K-12 and higher education perspectives through coursework and field experience.

Required Core Courses (4 courses, 12 credits)

COUNS 714  Psychology of Career Development or an approved alternative*
COUNS 747  College Admission Counseling Fundamentals
COUNS 748  Fieldwork: College Visits
COUNS 749  Access and Equity in Higher Education

*selected in conjunction with advisor, based on prior preparation

Electives (2 courses, 6 credits)

COUNS 635 The American College/University Student
COUNS 642 College and University Cultures
COUNS 733 Counseling Diverse Populations
Other courses may be selected as electives with advisor approval

A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check may be conducted by pre-practicum, practicum, and/or internship placement sites for conviction, non-conviction and pending criminal case information.