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This information is specific to the Educators Track. For students looking for more information related to the online Re-Specialization
Track, please get track details.
Live Online School Counseling Certificate Courses
Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes
active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this
online course format.
Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled
times to:
- Listen to a lecture.
- Ask questions.
- Participate in class discussions.
- Conduct group activities.
- Participate in video-sharing.
- Have chat conversations.
- Use interactive whiteboards.
- Take live polls.
You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling
questions for your instructor, and thinking about how to contribute to the next live
class.
Campus Visit
While the majority of your courses are offered online, you’ll come to campus to complete
portions of the program. Here, you’ll extend and apply the knowledge you’ve learned
online through hands-on activities. Our students find tremendous value in having the
opportunity to personally interact with their instructors and fellow students.
During both summer semesters of your online program, you'll attend two 4-day sessions on the UND campus in Grand Forks (a total of four visits). Typically,
the on campus visits are scheduled from Wednesday through Saturday during the third
week of June and July.
Local Practicum and Internship
You'll be required to participate in a 1-semester, supervised school counseling practicum
(150 hours) and a 2-semester internship (450* to 600 hours) in a K-12 school setting,
as available in or near your local community. You must be supervised by a licensed
school counselor.
*with a teacher's license
Top-Tier Online School Counseling Certificate
No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality
education as any other on-campus student.
- Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
- Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time
and take the same classes as a student on campus.
- Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers
and professionals in the field.
- Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future
career.
- Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help
online study resources.
- Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course?
We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory
to achieve higher test scores.
- Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills
with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services,
veteran and military services, financial services and more.
- 24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Best Online College
Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online
tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth
of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making
UND one of the best online schools in the region.
UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:
- Affordability
- Student satisfaction (retention rate)
- Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
- Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)
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