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Introduction to Counseling for College Admission

EDUC X 414.83

Explore college admissions processes from both the student and counselor perspective.

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Starting at $840.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.5
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What you can learn.

  • Get to know the issues in the college counseling landscape
  • Understand the various systems of higher education
  • Examine the resources, programs, and tools available in college processes
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the college counselor’s role and responsibilities
  • Learn how to assist students and families in the transition to college
  • Acquire the skills to guide students through the college application process

About this course:

Introduction to Counseling for College Admission explores the college admission process from both the student and counselor perspectives, with emphasis on student research, application, selection and counselor information dissemination and responsibility. This course provides in-depth information on application calendar options, college and university options and admission criteria. The course offers education information with an emphasis on the counselor's skill development in assisting students with college application and selection, while providing current theory and issues combined with strategic practice.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Brittany Goodacre
401158
Fee:
$840.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Fitima Jackson
401159
Fee:
$840.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Sydney Matthes
401160
Fee:
$840.00
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Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Claudia Salinas
401161
Fee:
$840.00
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Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Brittany Goodacre
402453
Fee:
$840.00
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See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Sydney Matthes
402454
Fee:
$840.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Veronica Ortiz
402455
Fee:
$840.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Three required textbooks, one optional textbook.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling
NACAC
ISBN 9780986286315
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
Steven Antonoff
ISBN 9781733578424
Book: Admission Matters
ISBN 9781119885733
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024
ISBN 9781728271835

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

College Counseling
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