College Admission Counseling Certificate
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)
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COUNS-714 Psychology of Career Development
Credits:
3.00
Description:
A survey of various theories of vocational choice and development, and strategies for the implementation of vocational counseling in the school, agency, or business/industrial setting. Concepts of work, vocational concerns of women and minorities and other major issues also investigated.
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COUNS-747 College Admission Counseling Fundamentals
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will discuss issues surrounding admission testing and financial aid practices, admission policies and procedures, diverse students (e.g., first generation, students with learning disabilities, traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education), and the technology tools used to facilitate the college search and application process (e.g., Naviance, ConnectEDU, the Common Application). School-based programs to promote early college awareness will also be discussed, and the perspective of both the high school and undergraduate admissions counselor will be considered. Normally offered yearly
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COUNS-748 Fieldwork: College Visits
Prerequisites:
COUNS-747;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course will require students to visit a minimum of 8 public and private four-year and 2 two-year higher education institutions. Students will meet with admission, diversity services, and disability services personnel of each college to gain insight into how prospective students with diverse backgrounds and abilities would fit the campus resources and offerings. Normally offered yearly
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COUNS-749 Access and Equity in Higher Education
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Historical and current problems regarding access and equity to higher education opportunities for traditionally underrepresented groups in the college classroom will be explored, with a focus on research describing the problems, and their solutions Course to be offered yearly by the Administration of Higher Education Program
An approved alternative to COUNS-714 may be selected in conjuntion with an advisor, based on prior preparation
Electives (2 courses, 6 credits)
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COUNS-733 Counsel Diverse Populations
Credits:
3.00
Description:
A survey of problems and issues confronting cultural diversity. The study of ethnicity and sexual orientation as they influence the development of identity. Implications for counseling strategies. Normally offered yearly.
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.
Additional Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission in the Post-Master's Certificate in College Admission Counseling, you must:
- Hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely-related field from an accredited academic institution
- If you are an international student, you must also take the TOEFL and provide a statement of financial resources
- A complete graduate admission application
Students fully admitted to Suffolk's MEd in School Counseling program may combine the certificate with the MEd program by completing a minimum of 12 credits above the Master's degree.
