"Within a few years, I secured the broad experience necessary to develop a college counseling program from the ground up."
Sue Chapman
Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning
As the need for advisers to meet the diverse needs of today's students continues to grow, the Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning provides the in-depth knowledge and technical skills necessary to help students transition from high school to college or from college to a professional career.
Learn admissions requirements for public, private, local, national and international institutions; financial aid options and planning; techniques to advise special populations; counseling skills; self-appraisal instruments and interpretation; uses of technology in college and career planning; and more. The curriculum is overseen by an advisory board of professionals in the field and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, and emphasizes the connection to the working world, including field site observations and a comprehensive practicum.