Graduate Certificate in Job Development & Job Placement | GSEHD

Help Others Reach Their Career Goals

Earn your Graduate Certificate in Job Development & Job Placement and further develop your counseling abilities to effectively guide and place persons with disabilities into steady employment environments.

This certificate program is ideal for a variety of professionals in state, federal, nonprofit, and community-based rehabilitation. Students will delve into the social and cultural dimensions of rehabilitation counseling, as well as job development and job placement methods and techniques.

Gain Credentials
The program can also be designed to complete a minimum of four courses needed to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination or to pursue eligibility criteria for licensure as a professional counselor.

Hands-On Experience
The curriculum provides opportunities for specialized experiential learning by integrating classroom coursework with real-world practice.

Accessible + Flexible
With courses available fully online or on our Foggy Bottom campus, you have access to all of the resources of our Tier 1 research institution, wherever you are in the world.

Combine GW certificates and courses to create a program that's tailored to your vision. Earn this graduate certificate now, and continue on or return later to fold it into a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling.* You can transfer all 12 credit hours toward the master's degree.

*All requirements must be met and student accepted to the master's program

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Program at a Glance

Graduate Certificate in Job Development & Job Placement

Counseling and Human Development

-Main Campus
-Online

Spring, Summer, Fall

Curriculum

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits in required courses.

Code	Title
Required
CNSL 6130	Vocational Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities
CNSL 6163	Social and Cultural Dimensions - CNS
CNSL 6376	Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
CNSL 6380	Job Placement and Supported Employment

Program Outcomes

At the conclusion of this certificate, you will be prepared to assess the job readiness of physically, mentally, emotionally or socially disabled persons and assist them in achieving gainful employment. Coursework in disability management, skills analysis, benefits systems, employer consultation and job coaching will further assist you in helping individuals maintain employment.

Apply Now

The GC in Job Development & Job Placement program is not currently accepting applications. For more information or to inquire about similar programs, contact the GSEHD Admissions Team at education@gwu.edu or 202-994-9283.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.

Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
Resume
Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation

*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants.

We know embarking upon graduate school is a big decision - due in part to the costs of attending. At GW, we understand the time and thought behind making graduate school work for you. Please take a moment to learn more about the options and opportunities available to help fund your graduate education.

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Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.

The tuition rate for the Graduate Certificate in Job Development & Job Placement program is $950 per credit hour. This program requires 12 credits.

Please note: Additional fees may apply for international students, late fees, etc. Current tuition rates may be updated during the year.

*Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024

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The education I received at GSEHD has given me the knowledge needed to help hundreds of individuals with disabilities transition out of school and into competitive employment. My career has been very rewarding: a win-win for me and the recipients of services.

DENISE SEQUEIRA (Degree)
Graduate Certificate in Job Development & Job Placement

Career Outlook

This certificate program prepares graduates to further their careers as counseling professionals with the knowledge and skills to more effectively place people with disabilities in jobs and increase their likelihood of job retention. During the program, you'll integrate classroom concepts with real-world work practice.

Job Development Career Opportunities