College Access
Counseling
Certificate

The College Access Counseling Certificate Program is designed for those making an impact on the lives of students in secondary schools.

Program Results

This online certificate program is specifically designed to increase an individual’s knowledge and improve their capacity to assist students in navigating the pathway to college. Throughout the course of study, participants are encouraged to explore and reflect on previous experiences and bridge new understandings from course offerings into future practice. This program is suitable for:

  • Current college access counselors
  • Aspiring college access counselors
  • Professionals working with students in navigating the pathway to college
  • Parents
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Paths for Campus & Independent Counselors
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Advance Your Career
with a Rice Certificate
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100% Online Instruction

Plan of Study

Coursework focuses on fundamental topics in college counseling and college access, allowing individuals to further develop their knowledge, learn new strategies for student engagement and generally broaden their counseling skills and knowledge. This certificate is recommended for individuals with less than three years of college access counseling experience. Courses are intended to educate participants about the basics of the college admissions/advising process.

 

Statistic Callout 1

23 ITEM

 

Stat Callout 2

11:1

 

Stat Callout 3

95%

The Program Experience

This online certificate program is specifically designed to increase an individual’s knowledge and improve their capacity to assist students in navigating the pathway to college.

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NAVIGATE THE AMERICAN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESSES.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of admissions requirements, financial planning, and counseling best practices used by counselors across the U.S.

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ACCESS TO EXPERT INSIGHT.

Online courses are led by seasoned admissions professionals, connecting you with a wealth of knowledge to make a difference in the lives of your students.

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A TRUSTED & PROVEN PROGRAM.

Established in 2014, Rice's college access counseling catalog has grown to be one of the world's premier preparation programs for campus and independent counselors.

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