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Welcome To Counseling Services and Special Programs
 A message from Jerilyn Chuman,
Dean of Counseling Services and Special Programs:
"Counseling services are an essential part of the educational mission of Saddleback College. Counseling at Saddleback College is holistic in nature, and recognizes the personal, academic and career aspects of the fully functional student."
Saddleback College Counseling Staff
The Counseling Division has 15 full time, generalist counselors who, in addition to teaching classes, provide academic, career and personal counseling services to students. While most of the counselors are generalists, a few are primarily assigned to special programs such as:
Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
Counseling services are also available for students with disabilities. For further information call Special Programs (949)582-4885.
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Counseling services are available for low income and educationally disadvantaged full time students. For further information about our Extended Opportunity Programs & Services call (949)582-4620.
Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education (CARE)
Counseling services are available for single parent AFDC receipients with children under 6 years of age. For further information about our Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education call (949)582-4620.
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- Fall 2009 transfer applicants click here for next steps and deadlines
- Counseling Appointments may be made in person during the hours listed to the left or by calling (949) 582-4572. Appointments are made a week in advance. The schedule comes out each Monday morning for the following week. For answers to specific counseling or advising questions please call (949) 582-4572
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| Generalist Counselors may help students with: |
- Personal growth
- Maximizing potentials
- Relationship problems
- Values clarification
- Stress management
- Referrals to other agencies or practitioners
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- Selection of a major
- Setting educational goals
- Schedule planning
- Transfer Planning
- Academic success strategies
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- Career choice
- Career change
- Utilization of resources for career exploration
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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges, of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
