Severe and chronic mental health disorders are treated only if outside referrals are deemed unsatisfactory or impractical. Career Counseling Career counseling services include assessment of individual needs and interests, with frequent use of vocational and psychological tests. Testing services include administration and interpretation of interest and personality tests, as well as referrals for assessments of potential learning and language difficulties.
Individual testing is offered only after an intake session with a counselor.
Tests and test information remain the property of the University Counseling Center but may be released to qualified professionals at the request of clients. The staff of the Counseling Center provides voluntary and problem-focused services to individuals and groups in order to improve the educational and work environment at the University. Staff members are available as guest lecturers and as leaders of human relations workshops. In addition, they may serve as advisors and consultants to student, faculty, and administrative groups. The Counseling Center also maintains a comprehensive video-tape and print library which addresses issues relevant to young adult college students.