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Introduction to Counseling for College Admission

College counselor advising student and parent
EDUC X 414.83

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

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.5
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $890.00

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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 2026 Schedule

Date
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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405947
Fee:
$890.00
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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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2026
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405948
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

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

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2026
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405949
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

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

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2026
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405950
Fee:
$890.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

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

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: College Match by Steven Antonoff
(Optional) Book: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2026

This course applies toward the following programs

college counselor advising a student

College Counseling

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certificate Gain the skills and credentials to guide high school students through the college admissions process.

Gain the skills and credentials to guide high school students through the college admissions process.