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Finalizing the College Counseling Process

EDUC X 414.80

Apply theory, information, and knowledge presented in previous courses to interactions with real-life students.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Starting at $840.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.5

What you can learn.

  • Identify student academic strengths and interests
  • Help students present their best selves for college applications
  • Guide students and families in their college choices
  • Understand the cost and financial aid decision process

About this course:

Drawing on the theory and information presented in the required courses included in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate program, this course provides a project-based learning approach for Practicum-ready students to apply their knowledge and experience. Using the latest research and publications available in the field, this interactive class draws on the theory and information presented in other required courses and challenges students to apply their knowledge, strategies and approaches with real-life students. Emphasis is on the development of tools and strategies in determining student goals, aspirations, college lists, admission and financial options—all focused on helping students and their families make the final college decision. This course is designed to meet the needs of counselors in public, private or independent settings.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the Introduction to Counseling for College Admission course prior to enrolling in this course.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Marcey Abrons
401207
Fee:
$840.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Who Gets In and Why by Jeffrey Selingo
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Candice Mackey
401208
Fee:
$840.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Who Gets In and Why by Jeffrey Selingo
Book: The College Finder by Steven Antonoff
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Marcey Abrons
402473
Fee:
$840.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Two required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Who Gets In and Why by Jeffrey Selingo
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Cyndy McDonald
402474
Fee:
$840.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks.

HECA and IECA members, email onlineccc@uclaextension.edu to receive a discount code.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Who Gets In and Why by Jeffrey Selingo
Book: The College Finder by Steven Antonoff
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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