New Program Designed for Individuals Transitioning into College Admission Consulting Profession
IRVINE, Calif. – September 22, 2009 – The University of California, Irvine Extension offers for the first time a certificate program in independent educational consulting, designed to address the growing field of educational consulting. With input from the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the new program will launch during the winter quarter of 2010 and will equip students with the skills needed to create a successful career as a college admissions consultant.
“With the growing need for personalized, one-on-one consulting, UC Irvine Extension is pleased to launch this new program which will help professionals looking to develop a career in college admissions consulting,” said Angela Jeantet, director for education programs for UC Irvine Extension. “Independent educational consultants can advise students on an individual basis, allowing students to find a college that best meets his or her needs and interests.”
The Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program is designed primarily for individuals interested in transitioning into college admissions consulting; individuals just launching a private consulting firm; and those who are established consultants seeking professional development. The new educational course focuses on entrepreneurial skills, as well as advising, marketing, small business ethics, industry practices and the exploration and college application processes.
Courses offered to satisfy the certificate program include:
- Principles of Educational Consulting – Offered fall quarter beginning Sept. 28 online.
- Navigating the Financial Aid Network
- Working with Students with Learning Differences
- Developing an Independent Educational Consulting Business
- Independent Educational Consulting Practicum
- College Admissions Consulting Resources (elective)
- Marketing and Public Relations for the Educational Consultant (elective)
- Consulting Students with Special Interests (elective)
- Consulting Transfer, Summer and Gap Year Students (elective)
To learn more about UC Irvine Extension’s Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program, visit www.extension.uci.edu.
About UCI Division of Continuing Education
The University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education (DCE) provides lifelong learning
opportunities to thousands of students worldwide each year – fulfilling the school’s
60-year curriculum platform to connect degree programs to the world of work and achievement after
graduation. The Division offers a broad range of certificate programs, specialized studies, and
sequential courses to local, regional and global markets through online, on-campus and on-site
delivery. A leader in the open education movement, the Division offers free
Massive
Online Open Courses (MOOCs) and content through the
UCI Open initiative.
For more information about UCI Division of Continuing Education, visit ce.uci.edu.
About the University of California, Irvine
Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier
research, innovation, and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000
students and offers 222 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most
economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing
$5 billion annually to the local economy. For more on UCI, visit
uci.edu.