HSC599 Counseling for Post-High School and College Admission

This course provides counselors with guidelines for helping all students to access education beyond high school. Information on financial aid, major field, programs for students with special needs, testing, the application process, and the parent component will be presented. Special consideration will be given to the wide spectrum of post-secondary choices, including but not limited to four-year colleges, two-year colleges, technical schools, certificate programs, Americorps, Job Corps, the military, and on-the-job training in a variety of employment settings. Field experiences are a vital part of this course. Prerequisite(s): HSC501, HSC511, HSC534, HSC514 or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours (GR) OR 4.5 quarter hours (UG)