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College Preparation and Selection
Counseling in the College Selection Process
45 College Counseling SCECHs
THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY BEING REVISED TO IMPROVE THE LEARNER EXPERIENCE | REGISTRATION OPENS IN FEBRUARY 2021
This course will provide students with an introduction to the theory and skills needed to work with students and families in the college selection process. Main topics include: preparation for college, developmental theory and college selection, researching colleges, use of data in college advising. admission testing, application process, financial aid, working with students and families in the college selection process, and creating an effective college counseling office. Many students will find this class to be a departure from theory-based graduate classes. While the theory relevant to the college selection process will be discussed, the course is designed to be a hands-on, interactive class, where ideas are freely discussed, and counseling techniques are shared and honed, leading to each student's greater awareness and preparedness in this crucial component of the counseling curriculum.College Counseling: Building a College List
3 College Counseling SCECHs
Students need to build a college list based on a comprehensive review of all the options available to them. This course will familiarize the counselor with a wide array of college search resources, allowing the counselor the opportunity to support the student’s college search with confidence.
Students need to build a college list based on a comprehensive review of all the options available to them. This course will familiarize the counselor with a wide array of college search resources, allowing the counselor the opportunity to support the student’s college search with confidence.
Career Exploration
In partnership with MACAC, we are developing five courses for the Career Exploration field – look for them in Spring/Summer 2021.
Courses will include the following topics:
- Building a Resume
- Advising Students on Careers
- Career-College Pathways
- Hot Jobs of the Future
- Job Shadowing and Internships