Counseling Skills in the Helping Profession
15 Credit CertificateProgram Description
The Counseling Skills in the Helping Profession Certificate has been developed for learners in programs that rely heavily on human behavioral and communication skills. Provides learners with fundamental skills in interviewing, communicating, and building rapport and trusting relationships for professions where this is key. Equips learners for careers that work with the public. It can also be a valuable add-on for advanced skills with law enforcement, medical, health care, business, marketing, and customer service.
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Approximate Program Cost
$2,665
Tuition & Fees:
$2,445
Books & Supplies: $220
Books & Supplies: $220
Financial Aid
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Hospice Advocate
- Domestic Abuse Advocate
- Residential Care Assistant in Mental Health
- Residential Care Assistant in Developmental Disabilities
- Youth Shelter Home Technician
- Crisis Technician
Courses
The Counseling Skills in the Helping Profession Certificate is a 15 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
Completing the Counseling Skills in the Helping Profession Certificate Earns You:
- 23% of the total credits in the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree (15 of 65 credits)
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. There is no fee to apply.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be emailed to you.