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Post-Graduate Coursework
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Career Development |
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Four post-graduate courses tailored for counseling and human resource students and professionals:
Admission requirements for the post-graduate coursework are as follows:
- An earned undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current enrollment in or graduation from a Master's level degree program in counseling or community counseling, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
- A minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on graduate work.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate colleges attended.
- A handwritten autobiography, including goal statement and how the degree would be beneficial to you.
- An interview with the departmental admission committee.
- A $25 non-refundable application fee.
For more information about the post-graduate coursework in Career Counseling, contact
Application deadline for fall semester is August 1, or Application deadline for spring semester is December 1.
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Career Counseling is the process of assisting individuals in the development of a life-career. The counseling focus is on the definition of the worker role and how that role interacts with other life roles. Professional career counselors (Master's degree level of education or above) should meet miminum competencies set forth by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) in the following areas:
n Career Development Theory
n Individual & Group Counseling Skills
n Individual/Group Assessment
n Information/Resources
n Program Promotion, Management, and
Implementation
n Coaching, Consultation, and Performance
Improvement
n Diverse Populations
n Supervision
n Ethical/Legal Issues
n Research/Evaluation
n Technology |
"Professional Career Counselors or persons in career development positions must demonstrate the knowledge and skills for a speciality in Career Counseling that the generalist counselor might not possess." (National Career Development Association)
Career counselors have rewarding positions in:
n Colleges and Universities
n Technical Schools
n Middle and High Schools
n Human Resource Departments
n Outplacement and Career Management Firms
n Non-Profit and Government Agencies
n Corporations and Consulting Practices
n Private Practice
The Differences are:
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Learn from a diverse faculty who will combine academic expertise with professional career counseling experience.
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Small, interactive classes are designed to encourage professional growth and development. Courses are scheduled on weekday evenings.
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Classes are held at our conveniently located campus in northeast Atlanta, near the I-85 and I-285 interchange.
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Mercer University's four post-graduate courses in career counseling will prepare the student for a fulfilling position in many work environments. Tuition is competitive. Students loans are available for degree completion and/or tuition assistance may be available from your employer.
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Mercer University has consistently been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading universites in the South.
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The four post-graduate courses will satisfy competencies required by National Counseling Development Association (NCDA).
If you are interested in our specialization in Career Counseling but do not have a graduate degree, Mercer offers a Master of Science in Community Counseling
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