Required Courses for Kepler College Diploma (KPDA):
Current course offerings at Kepler College. Kepler College offers an exciting lineup of classes with live, on-Zoom instruction. All classes are recorded, and you can access the course material for 3 years. A few self-study classes (pre-recorded) are available with assigned mentors, quizzes, and final assignments that qualify for Certificate and Diploma credits.
The courses listed below are the required courses to qualify for the Kepler College Diploma (KPDA).
- All Kepler College Certificates require 30 credits or 40 credits. One week of study is equivalent to one credit. For Certificate details, review the Certificate Catalog.
- The Kepler College Diploma (KPDA) requires 130 study credits plus a Demonstration of Learning.
- The Advanced Diploma (KAPDA) requires 190 credits of study (an additional 60 credits above KPDA) plus a demonstration of learning.
- Course numbers that begin with an ‘R’ are required courses. They can be combined with other classes to complete the requirement for certificates or diplomas
- All courses will show the astrological skill level required to register for the course. Follow the link below to familiarize yourself with the various skill levels
Link to Skill Level Guidelines
All Courses are taught in English and proficiency in English is essential. All Practicums require students to be present in the online classroom for all classes. All courses are five (5) credits unless otherwise specified.
Courses Required for a Kepler College Diploma
Fundamentals Studies:
- RN101 Fundamentals I: Introduction to Astrology (ten (10) credits)
- T104 Delineation Synthesis – special prerequisites for this course
- RN102 Fundamentals II: Interpretation Essentials (ten (10) credits)
- RN103 Fundamentals III: Beyond the Basics (ten (10) credits)
- RN104 Fundamentals IV: Chart Synthesis (ten (10) credits)
Predictive Studies:
- RP201 Transits
- RP202 Progressions
- RP204 Solar Returns
Two Of:
- P203 Working with the Moon
- P205 Electional
- P203 Working with the Moon
One Of:
- RP301 Rectification A
- RP302 Rectification 24 hour
- RP220 Prediction Practicum: The Art of Forecasting
Counseling & Rlationship
One Of:
- RC210 Introduction to Counseling (10 credits)
- RC211 Consulting Skills (10 credits)
Astronomy for Astrologers
One Of:
- R111 Self-Study – Astronomy (10 credits)
- R115 Astronomy for Astrologers (10 credits)
Astrological Heritage
- RH114 Self-Study – Astrological Heritage (10 credits)
OR Two Of:
- RH115 Astrological Heritage: Babylonia through Hellenistic
- RH116 Astrological Heritage: Medieval to Modern
- RH117 Modern Astrology’s Heritage
- H102 Introduction to Astro Mythology
Both Required:
- R110 Chart Calculation
- RA118 Demonstration of Learning: Researching, Crafting, and Communicating Your Findings
Ten (10) additional credits required from any other credit courses that are offered at Kepler College
Kepler College Advanced Professional Diploma (KAPDA) requirements.
The courses listed below are the required courses to qualify for the Kepler College Advanced Professional Diploma (KAPDA).
The Kepler Advanced Professional Diploma in Astrology (KAPDA) through Kepler College gives students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of Astrology by completing an additional 60 credits plus a demonstration of professional growth.
Kepler Advanced Professional Diploma in Astrology (KAPDA) will progress your skill level in three ways:
Expand your knowledge of the development of Astrology
Advance your Astrological skills to a more professional level
Provide an opportunity to demonstrate your elevated knowledge
Required prerequisite:
To enroll in the KADPA at Kepler College, you must first complete your Kepler Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA – one hundred and thirty (130) credits).
KAPDA requirements: Sixty (60) credits of additional coursework, consisting of ten or five-week courses.
One of:
- RP301 Applied Rectification Practicum – 6 hrs
- RP302 Applied Rectification Practicum-24 hour
- RP220 Practicum: Applied Forecasting in the Client Session
- RA201 Essential Dignities & Debilities
- RA202 Horary Astrology
- RA301 Mundane Astrology
One Professional Development course from the following list:
- PD101 Marketing your Astrology Practice
- PD103 Creating a YouTube Channel
- PD304 Astropreneurship
- PD302 Life Coaching: the Business of doing Business
- Toastmasters Pathway completed (external)
30 additional weeks of concentrated study from one of the following certificates:
- Counselling and Relationships
- Professional Development
- AstroMapping
- Alternative Traditions
- Astrological Heritage
- Mind Body Spirit
- Hellenistic
- Medieval
R119 Advanced Demonstration of Learning:
Researching, Crafting, and communicating your findings is required to complete the KAPDA Diploma at Kepler College. This demonstration must be pre-approved and critiqued by a committee of designated Kepler College faculty members. Examples may include:
- Publication of an expository written article (rather than a “creative” essay or one sharing your personal opinion). Similarly, an expository video presentation published on YouTube, Vimeo, or another video platform may be accepted
- A recording of a speaking engagement at an event, such as a conference
- Serving as Presenter for a Kepler College webinar
- Serving as a Facilitator for a Kepler College study group
- Prepare and deliver a 2.5+ hour Masterclass
- There may be other tangible, acceptable demonstrations of learning, so please discuss them with a Faculty member after you have signed up for the course
Follow the link below to view a complete list of courses, course outlines, and schedules provided by Kepler College
Click here to view course outlines and schedules
For questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the registrar at registrar@keplercollege.org