College Admissions Counseling Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in College Admissions Counseling is a specialized online program designed for current and aspiring high school, career and independent counselors looking to enhance their skills and sharpen their knowledge of the subject. The program combines both theory and practice in diverse cohorts from across the country, providing counselors with unique perspectives on a variety of admission-specific subjects.

The 12-credit program curriculum includes four required courses (10 credits) and two electives (2 credits). 

  • Three-credit online courses are 8 weeks.
  • One-credit online courses are 4 weeks.

Required Courses

Required Courses: (10 credits)

  • CHR 8915: Foundations of College Counseling (3 credits)

  • CHR 8920: Advanced Topics in College Counseling (3 credits)

  • CHR 8910: College Admissions Process (3 credits)

  • CHR 7820: Financial Aid Workshop (1 credit) 

Elective Courses

Sample Elective Courses: (2 credits)

  • CHR 7816: Homeless and College-Bound (1 credit)

  • CHR 7815: Alternatives to 4-Year College Workshop (1 credit)

  • CHR 7810: Elite Admission & Scholarship (1 credit)

  • CHR 7801: Counseling College Bound Athletes (1 credit)

Total Credits:
12

 

Disclaimer:
In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published on the world wide web for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.

Overview

Program

Education and Counseling

Type

Graduate Certificate