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Statement of Purpose:
The staff members
of the Counseling and Testing Center are dedicated to providing services
that support the academic and career pursuits of Walters State's student
body. Toward this end, the following services are provided: standardized
assessments, including the ACT, COMPASS, MAAP, etc.;
academic counseling, including activities focused on selecting a major
course of study, study skills development, dealing with test anxiety;
personal counseling for issues that might pose barriers to success;
career counseling, including activities focused on the assessment of
aptitudes and abilities, career decision-making skills, job research,
and placement outlook/services; transfer counseling for students who
plan to move to four-year institutions; and crises intervention as needs
arise.
Counseling and Testing Center Staff:
Questions regarding careers, testing, academics,
etc.?
 Ask
the Counselor
Career Resources
Personal Counseling
Testing Information
Transfer
Information
Counseling Center Web Links
Proctored
Test Services
Adult Learners
Placement Services
Student Success Center
Career Resources
The following resources are available to assist you
in making career decisions:
Books, brochures and guides outlining the career
decision making process including: career information resource books, the Dictionary
of Occupation Titles, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and college catalogs.
Career Scope: A computer based program that can
help with career decisions. It can help you organize your interests,
attitudes and
experiences. And, it suggests and gives information about careers. Contact
the Counseling Office Secretary to make an appointment. There is no fee.
Please Understand Me:
A computer based inventory that explores your interests and matches
them with characteristics typical of an Introvert-Extravert;
Intuitive-Sensing; Judging-Perceiving in a format that is typical of
your personality type.
Online
Databases (requires a Walters State email Account)
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Personal Counseling
When students need an objective, caring listener who
is knowledgeable about human behavior, the Counseling and Testing Center is the place to
go. Everyone can benefit from counseling from time to time, and a variety of
students take advantage of our services. Expect the counselor to listen attentively,
and offer questions and feedback aimed at helping you help yourself. If you are
unsure whether the Counseling Center is the place to go, come and talk with us, we will
assess it together. We can help with a wide range of concerns, but will also refer
you to another agency if needed.
As an additional effort to integrate
students' needs with available resources, the Counseling and Testing
Center is making available links to Internet sites that contain
information which can enhance a student's progress through Walters State
Community College. If students have a specific need relative to
any of the issues listed below, the Counseling and Testing Center
recommends the Study
Guides and Strategies site for additional assistance.
Below are some of the most common reasons that
students seek counseling:
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