Graduate Certificate in Career Planning and Placement for Youth in Transition Application Instructions
Application Deadline:
Deadline for Fall admission is July 20, 2018.
Certificate Program Features
Course Sequence [click here]
- One year academic program: 12 graduate credit hours, one online course at a time
- Four dynamic courses filled with the latest in best practices
- Nationally recognized instructors and award-winning content
- Specifically designed for working professionals
- Courses may be transferred to relevant degree programs in rehabilitation and special education
Application Instructions [click here to apply]
- Must be employed in an eligible special education, rehabilitation, or related program
- Minimum of bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA
- Completed application, application fee, and transcripts
- Letter of support signed by direct supervisor and agency director
- Regular access to a computer, internet and email
- For questions please email the program director, Dr. Debra Neubert, dneubert@umd.edu
Scholarship Eligibility
We have a limited number of tuition scholarships from the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research for qualified candidates who are admitted to the Certificate Program. The scholarship covers about half of the cost of attending the Certificate Program approximately $4000. More information about tuition scholarships will be provided upon admission to the Certificate Program. The University of Maryland values diversity in its students, faculty and staff including age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and disability. Apply Early!! The first 15 students admitted to the certificate program are awarded the partial tuition scholarships!
Tuition and Fees
For the 2018 academic year, graduate tuition is estimated to be $690 per credit (Students get resident rate, whether resident or non-resident). Summer rate will be slightly adjusted. A $76 tech fee is added for the Fall & Spring semesters (but not summer session I and II).
Deadline for submitting Application - July 20, 2018
The first online class starts in September, 2018
- To Apply go to: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/welcome/apply_now-H.html
- Fill in: Demographics
- Fill in: Contact Information
- Fill in: Educational Intent with the following information
Term of Entrance: Fall 2018
College/School: College of Education
Program of Study: Applied Counseling and Human Services ZO69
Degree: CERT GR
Statement of Purpose: Include your current position (title), agency, work or interest working with transitioning youth and your goals for the certificate program–1-3 paragraphs. We do NOT need 1000-2000 words!
Area of interest 1*: Not Applicable
- Fill In: Previous Education: Enter ALL Institutions attended, undergraduate and graduate
Upon admission to the program, you need to submit an official, sealed transcript. Mail to:
University of Maryland College Park
Enrollment Services Operation – Attn: Graduate Admissions
Room 0130 Mitchell Building College Park, MD 20742
- Fill in: Personal Information
- Fill in: Recommendations: Add a Provider - you need only ONE person to provide a recommendation. You MUST enter the email for the person who will provide your recommendation.
- Hit Submit Application
- Pay the Applicant Fee of $75 (non-refundable)