Triton Catalog.book - Triton College

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Counseling
Professional counselors assist students in exploring and
clarifying career and educational goals, choosing programs of
study and resolving personal issues. Counselors are conveniently
located in the following offices: B-204, B-212, F-229,
I-102, S-122 and in the Counseling Center, C-100.
Enrollment Facilitators can assist you by providing
enrollment information for first time students, degree
audits and graduation planning, course selection for
majors/degrees, schedule changes and petitions.
Department members are available to students on a
walk-in basis and through individual appointments in
Room C-100 (College Center). To schedule a Counseling
department appointment, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3588, or
come to Room C-100 in the College Center, or contact us
by e-mail at counsel@trition.edu. Service hours are 8:00
a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00
p.m. Friday, and 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Saturday.
Services provided by the Counseling department
include:
Pre-Enrollment Counseling
Counselors are available to assist students before
registration in determining the appropriateness of
educational plans.
Major Selection
Assistance is available in the selection of a program
and curriculum that will meet the student’s life
and career goals.
Transfer Planning
Individualized counseling is offered to students
considering transferring to a four-year institution or
other training/educational opportunities.
Information and Referral
The Counseling Center make available a variety of
resources, publications and catalogs that provide informa-
Student Services
tion regarding personal growth, the world of work, careers
and educational opportunities. Counselors also can help
individuals become aware of agencies, services and personnel
that may provide assistance beyond the limits of the
programs offered by the college.
Career Development
Through the use of self-evaluation techniques and
career information, the student is led to a clearer
understanding and realization of career goals. This
may occur in individual counseling, workshops or
credit courses.
Personal Development
The student is assisted in personal development
through individual conferences, small group sessions
and referrals.
Educational Development
The student is encouraged to develop college survival
skills, including test taking, time management
and study skills, through group workshops.
Testing
Programs of standardized testing, both individual
and group, are used to help students gain new information
and insights regarding future career goals.
Credit Courses
COL 101✧, Introduction to College (one credit
hour), and COL 102✧, Being Successful in College (three
credit hours), are designed to prepare students to meet the
challenges of the college experience. CSG 150✧, Career/
Life Planning is a one-credit-hour course designed to
enhance personal growth and career decision-making
skills. CSG 296✧, Special Topics in Counseling, is a credit
course on selected topics in the areas of counseling and may
vary from semester to semester. The course may be
repeated a maximum of four times when topics are differ-