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Career, Education, and Life Planning

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
Q:   What is the difference between the Mid-Career Change and First-Time Career Changers workshops?
A:   The Mid-Career Change workshop targets individuals who have been in the workforce for 10 or more years. First-Time Career Changers is geared toward individuals who are interested in making a career change but have been in the workforce for less than 10 years. Please note that effective Summer 2010, First-Time Career Changers will become Career Changing in Your 20s and 30s.

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Q:   I noticed you offer Algebra 1: A Review Course and Math Review for GRE/GMAT. Which course is more appropriate if I am looking for a refresher to prepare for the GRE or GMAT?
A:   Math Review for GRE/GMAT is specifically designed for students looking for a refresher to prepare for the GRE or GMAT. It reviews the types of math and problem solving that are included in the mathematical portions of both of these standardized tests.

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Q:   What is the difference between your test preparation courses and those offered by Kaplan or Princeton Review, and do you guarantee my score will go up?
A:   Our test preparation courses are significantly less expensive. We do not offer any type of guarantee or refund in regard to your test score.

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Q:   Do the Graduate and Professional School Preparation courses meet the requirements/prerequisites for admissions to an M.B.A. or graduate program that requires competency or coursework in a subject such as calculus or statistics?
A:   If the school states that these courses are a prerequisite or requirement for admission to the program, then it is best to check with the specific school(s) you are exploring to make sure they will accept these courses, because they are not credit-bearing. Although these are not credit-bearing courses, you do receive a grade. If courses are needed only to demonstrate competency, the courses do provide a solid foundation.

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Q:   What type of credential does the Certificate in Career Planning program provide?
A:   The program does not provide a formal credential, such as certification or licensing; however, the certificate program provides valuable techniques, tools, and insights for assisting clients and students--across their lifespan and in a variety of settings--with their career planning and development needs. Students in this program include human resource professionals, social workers, counselors, student personnel professionals, and those interested in making the transition to career counseling practitioner from other professional areas. In addition, if you are certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, the courses in the Certificate in Career Planning program count toward recertification requirements.

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Q:   I noticed the Fundamentals of Career Management: Counseling Skills and Techniques class is a prerequisite for Using Career Assessments in Professional Practice. Can the prerequisite be waived?
A:   Students are required to take the Fundamentals class first, as it provides a context for how the assessments are utilized as a tool during the career counseling process. However, the requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis, depending on your background, experience, and individual needs.

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Q:   What credentials does the Certificate in Childcare Management provide?
A:   Infant/toddler and preschool teachers, as well as family daycare providers, may apply courses in the Certificate in Childcare Management program toward training hours required for the Child Development National Credentialing Program (CDA).

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