Counseling and Related Services
The counseling office provides a confidential setting in which students can explore a variety of concerns which may prevent them from functioning at their optimum level. Counseling can assist with personal, academic, or career concerns. We are sensitive to the needs of students with diverse backgrounds, orientations, and lifestyles.
Some examples of challenges affecting students are:
 Anxiety
Depression
Career decisions
Interpersonal relations problems
Low self-esteem
Academic performance difficulties
Identity Concerns
Crisis needs
Eating disorders
Chemical abuse concerns
Abuse and violence issues
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Information About Our Services
  
  
Career Support ServicesCareer decision-making is a process that involves time, self-study, and planning. Too often, it is assumed that a decision regarding a career or educational major can be made quickly or on the basis of some test. Instead, students need to develop their ability to make good decisions, clarify their understanding of themselves, and enrich their knowledge of work possibilities in the world. When students develop these career planning skills, they are in a better position to make informed decisions regarding their educational majors and potential careers.
Career Counseling:Professionally-trained counselors assist students individually regarding vocational and educational concerns.
Career Planning Classes:Every semester, one-credit, pass-fail sections of career planning (Educ.124) are offered during daytime and evening hours. These classes are excellent for students who need in-depth, comprehensive guidance in the career decision-making process.
Career Resource Center:A library of materials is available for students to obtain information regarding career opportunities. Counseling staff, including a graduate assistant, are available to assist students in using these materials. Library materials include Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Encyclopedia of Career, Vocational Biographies, and numerous books, pamphlets, and brochures. In addition, there are current catalogues from colleges and universities in the United States and abroad; bulletins from medical, dental, veterinary and law schools; graduate school information; and catalogues from trade and technical schools.
DISCOVER Career Guidance System:Within the Career Resource Center students may use a computer-assisted career information and guidance system entitled DISCOVER, that helps students explore career possibilities independently.
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Alcohol/Chemical AbuseCounseling and Disability Services provides referral services for individuals with alcohol and other chemical abuse concerns. The Counseling office also assists in coordinating campus educational programs relating to these issues.
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Psychiatric ServicesCounseling and Disability Services provides on-site consultation with a psychiatrist or psychiatric resident physician for NDSU students. Psychiatric services include evaluation, medication consultation and follow-up visits. Services are offered at a nominal fee. Students are referred for psychiatric consultation through the Counseling and Disability Services staff.
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Testing ProgramIn conjunction with the counseling process, various types of assessments and inventories may be administered, including instruments measuring interests or personality factors. These are administered when the results may lend helpful insights during the counseling experience. For certain instruments a nominal fee is assessed.
Counseling and Disability Services administers several national testing programs, including the American College Testing Program, the College Level Examination Program, the Proficiency Examination Program, the Miller Analogies Test, the Praxis Series for Education majors, and tests of General Education Development. Special fees are assessed for these tests. Counseling and Disability Services also makes available information and registration forms for such tests as the Graduate Record Examination, the Medical College Admission Test, and the Law School Admission Test.
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Non-Traditional StudentsServices for Non-Traditional Students (NTS) are coordinated through Counseling and Disability Services. The purpose of NTS is to assist students who have been away from school for a period of time. The group provides a supportive environment for the returning adult learner.
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Self-Growth ClassesSelf-Growth Classes are offered for one hour of pass-fail credit (look under Education in the Registration Schedule). Examples of classes typically offered include study skills (Educ. 123), Career Planning (Educ. 124), and Assertiveness Training (Educ. 125).
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