Counseling Center      

Career Awareness Program

What is the Career Awareness Program (C.A.P.)?

The C.A.P. is a class assignment that gives you the opportunity to begin thinking about choosing a college major or to consider the match between your career goals and the college major you have already chosen.  You will complete several career assessment instruments at the Counseling Center followed by an interpretation during one of your class meetings.

Why do the Counseling Center staff members and class instructors offer the Career Awareness Program?

Approximately 50 percent of those entering college with a declared major change it at least once.  Some change their major more than once.  This translates to lost time and money.

Students entering college with a choice of major that is a good match for their interests, values, and abilities tend to persist toward a college degree more successfully than students without a major or a major that is not a good match.

What will I be expected to do?

You will come to the Counseling Center, complete the Discover Interest Inventory, enter the scores into the computer, and complete the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator.

How  long will it take to complete the Career Awareness Program?

Approximately 30 minutes.

What information will I be expected to bring?

Your instructor's name, your student ID#, name of your class, and the time the class meets.

When can I sign up for an appointment?

You can come by Suite 2203 Reng Student Service Center or call the Counseling Center at    972-2318 to make an appointment. Office hours are from 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday.

What if I don't sign-up for an appointment or I need to change my appointment?

Come by or call the Counseling Center to make or change your appointment. When contacting the Counseling Center, please identify the name of the instructor requiring the assignment.