Helping people navigate the difficult decisions of their lives can be extremely rewarding. A certificate in college counseling and student services helps you guide and support every student.
Why Get a College Counseling and Student Services Certificate?
When students are deciding what their next chapter will be, they need a skilled professional to offer guidance.
When you get a College Counseling and Student Services Certificate you acquire the skills necessary to prepare students for career opportunities and advancement in higher education.
The College Counseling and Student Services program is designed for two types of students:
- Those who want training for entry-level positions in student affairs
- Those who are already experienced professionals in student affairs and want to increase their knowledge
Why Get Your Certificate at CSUN?
Emphasis on Fieldwork
At CSUN, we strongly encourage a fieldwork component in the College Counseling and Student Services program. You'll have an opportunity to participate in several student affairs placements at both the community college and university levels including:
- Academic advising
- Athletics (development, club sports, intramural)
- Campus religious organizations
- Career planning
- Clubs and organizations
- Educational equity
- Financial aid
- Disabled students
- Health services (administration, family planning)
- International programs
- Leadership training
- Outreach and retention
- Student government
- Volunteer organizations
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
Along with in-depth fieldwork, this program includes core classes to help you hone your counseling skills and understand specific student environments, including:
- American College Student and Campus Environment
- Career Counseling Theory
- College Counseling and Student Services Profession
- Diversity in Counseling
- Introduction to Higher Ed
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 College Counseling and Student Services Certificate.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate contact the program coordinator.