Counseling and Educational Planning

The Counseling and Educational Planning Office plays an integral part in empowering students to achieve success by actively facilitating their course of action from admission to completion of their educational goals. Services are available on all campus sites five days a week and many advising services are available online as well. The professional staff of educational advisers and counselors provide a full range of services including academic advising and career planning. Short-term mental health grief counseling services are provided by counselors. All services are free and available to all SCC students.

Academic Advising

Academic Advising includes interpretation of test results, information on program requirements, assistance with course selection, information about College support systems, assistance with career planning, study skills, educational planning and graduation checks.

Educational Planning

Educational Planning includes the development of an individualized term-by-term plan for all courses to be completed in order to receive a degree or certificate.

Career Planning

Career Planning includes clarifying career interests and goals, selecting a major, and preparing to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to make the decision early regarding major selection in order to avoid mistakes in selecting courses.

Short-Term Mental Health Counseling

Short-Term Mental Health Counseling is available to assist students when the stress of personal problems hinders academic achievement. Assistance can be provided for such personal issues as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, stress, grief, self-esteem, and more. Students may schedule individual appointments. Counseling contacts are kept confidential. Students needing long-term counseling will be referred to a community agency.

Faculty members are encouraged to refer students who may need services to the counseling staff. Workshops on study skills techniques, test anxiety and learning styles are available to assist students with developing the skills needed to be successful in completing their courses.

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