Career Planning for College Admissions

Choosing a college major and exploring career options is of critical importance for high school students who face a changing workforce after graduation. Learn how career assessments and internship/job search tools (including professional and social networking) can help students and clients of all ages explore and choose college majors and career options.

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Fall 2024 enrollment opens on June 17!

This course applies to the following programs:

Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning

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Departmental contact: extension-education@berkeley.edu

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Live Online Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous online sessions held via Zoom video conferencing (Pacific Time). Learn more about the Live Online format. Online, Start Anytime Continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course. Online, Fixed Date Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor. Classroom Take classes in-person at one of our buildings or partner locations.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:

Note: You do not need to submit test scores.

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Steven Pantell

Steven Pantell, Ph.D., has more than 30 years of experience as a college counselor and adviser, career and vocational rehabilitation counselor, leadership and management consultant, and human resources professional in the Bay Area. He is a full-time faculty member at Merritt College and an adjunct faculty member at St. Mary's College.

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