DGRD_CRCOU - College and Career Readiness Certificate

Career preparation for those making a successful transition into or back into the workforce is vital and the need for specialists who can help others develop a life-career plan is essential considering the volatile and ever-changing job market. 

The College and Career Readiness Certificate is a 15 credit-hour program designed to prepare students to excel as specialists able to utilize cutting-edge tools to provide services to people of all ages as they navigate a world of cultural diversity, global recession, and unemployment.  Additionally, it meets the needs of area schools by providing specific training to the personnel being hired or asked to work with students in the areas of college and career readiness. It also serves to help build and maintain networks between districts and industries in South Dallas.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Samuel Bore, Email: Samuel.Bore@untdallas.edu 

The College and Career Readiness Certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program (non-degree seeking) or as part of a related master’s degree program. Up to 12 hours of the certificate program may be incorporated into a master’s in counseling degree with advisor approval. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid to complete the program.