School counselors provide emotional support and career guidance to students of every age. We want to offer the support and knowledge you need to confidently lead the next generation.
Why Get a Career Education and Counseling Certificate?
This certificate program will prepare you to offer invaluable support and guidance to those who need it most. When you finish this program, you will be prepared to work in:
- Schools
- Business, industry and government
- Community-based agencies and organizations
- Career counseling/consulting firms
Why Get Your Certificate at CSUN?
Committed to Your Growth
We are committed to helping you pursue careers in counseling, guidance, advisement and human services. Our faculty and staff foster academic freedom, professional and ethical attitudes, equal educational opportunities for all and a passion for education.
Professional Development
In addition to course requirements, you'll be expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional development training outside of the classroom. This includes conference attendance, seminars and workshops.
What You'll Learn
This certificate is designed for students who have already completed a master's degree or a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. This also includes those who are currently enrolled in a master's degree program or are enrolled in a credential program in the Department of Educational Psychology in Counseling.
This program empowers you with knowledge and professional skills in:
- Career counseling theory, applications, and program development
- Organizational theory
- Career and educational information
- Individual and group vocational assessment
- Career counseling for special populations
These areas have been identified by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) as essential competency areas for National Career Counselor Certification (NCCC).
Araxi Dertavitian, Counselor at Hoover High School, CSUN Alumni
"I chose a career in school counseling because it offered me the opportunity to work with youth in various capacities ... Each day is different and an opportunity to continue learning from both my colleagues and our incredible students."
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to a CSUN graduate certificate program, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Career Education and Counseling Certificate.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate contact the program coordinator.