Counseling Services and Programs

Students learn performance/achievement-based tools and competencies to assist in thinking critically about personal development expectations and social contexts. Engage in an action plan for future academic and personal success by understanding topics such as communication, motivation, and cultural competencies.

An overview of the concepts and significance of factors that contribute to college transfer and success in college. Factors to be explored include social awareness, cultural identity, goal setting, educational planning, and college resources. Focus on understanding the college/university systems and on understanding of the relationship of cultural experiences and college success.

This course is intended to help students on academic and/or progress probation to regain good academic standing. Students develop time management and motivational strategies and learn about available college resources to help them reach academic success. Students also learn about academic polices and educational goal options.

An in-depth study of the process of deciding on a career. Topics include career curiosity, self-assessments, the world of work, job markets, career development over the life span, and influence of career choice from family and relationships. Emphasis on researching career options and self-evaluating one's interests, values, and personality. Helpful to those considering a career change or undecided about a college major.

Designed to assist new and continuing students at various stages of the career planning process in exploring career options, confirming career choice, and preparing for career success. Topics include self-assessment, online career resources, major exploration, goal-setting, networking, and career management strategies.

Practical step-by-step instructions and techniques to plan and organize an effective job search and promote an overall understanding of the job search process. Topics include best practices for writing cover letters and resumes, popular online job search tools, job description analysis to identify key workplace skills, networking for career success, interview preparation strategies, and successful interviewing techniques.