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Principles of Independent Educational Consulting
This is the first required course in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce a career as an Independent Educational Consultant. It will familiarize students with the professional issues faced when advising students in the college planning process. Topics in this course examine the principles and practices associated with the development of an independent college counseling practice. Highlighted is the role of the educational consultant as a resource for students and parents and the operating philosophies connected to that role. Additional topics include: the complexities of college choice, ways to make the practice successful, and what is changing in the admission and higher education landscape.
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NOTE: This course may have optional, live sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in the course. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access the course’s Zoom sessions.
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Textbook Information
Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.
Required Textbook(s):
THE COLLEGE LABYRINTH 9781098300272
A STUDENT OF COLLEGES: FUNDAMENTALS OF IEC 9781733578400
Optional Textbook(s):
COLLEGE MATCH: A BLUEPRINT FOR CHOOSING THE BEST SCHOOL FOR YOU 9781733578424
Meeting Schedule
Event Date Day Start Time End Time Location Room
START 03/27/2023 Monday --- --- Online (Access Begins) ---
END 05/14/2023 Sunday --- --- Online (Access Ends) ---