Counseling and Human Development
The Department of Counseling and Human Development provides services at the Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City, and Red Bud campuses and at many off-campus sites.
Counseling programs and services are both academic and therapeutic, and are designed to foster academic, personal and career success. Below is a brief explanation of Southwestern's counseling services:
Assessment and Course Placement: MISSION SUCCESS
The main goal of the assessment process is to gather information about your current academic skills. The assessment process will tell you the proper level to start your math and English classes. For more information and a schedule of assessment dates, see the assessment and course placement page.
Academic Services
Counselors will help you make educational and vocational decisions compatible with your goals for completing an associate's degree or a certificate. Counselors will assist you in transferring to a four-year college or university. You are strongly encouraged to see a counselor early in your academic studies to insure proper program and course selection. Academic Success Workshops will help you develop or improve your academic skills and study habits. Math Anxiety Workshops will help you gain control of your fear of math and improve your math grades while having fun.
Career Services
Career Services help you explore careers that relate to your interests and personality. Career activities lead students through the career development process including self-awareness, career exploration, and job placement. Traditional-age and returning adult students will gain useful insights into their interests; values and abilities; research occupational information; and learn employability skills. Career Decision-Making Workshops will help you explore careers that relate to your interests and personality. The Career Decision Pyramid & Resources will help you identify your personal level of career clarity and the resources, services and web links that can assist you in progressing toward your career decision. Review the Career Exploration & Decision-Making Resources Brochure 
for a complete list of resources.
Personal Growth Activities
Personal growth activities and Adults in Transition Workshops serve two purposes:- Assist students with psychological, emotional, social, or cultural difficulties and;
- Teach students successful living strategies to achieve their goals.
Alcohol, Drug Education and Prevention Programs
- CHOICE: Choosing Healthy Options Involving Community Education.
- BACCHUS: Peer education group that seeks to deter the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Counseling Staff
Dean
- Martha Nelson
Counselors:
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Hours & Locations
For information on Southwestern's Counseling Programs and Services, contact a counselor, or call the appropriate campus. Make an appointment or walk in. Appointments are recommended.
| Belleville Campus | Sam Wolf Granite City Campus | Red Bud Campus |
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| IS Building - Room 1115 | Center for Student Development - Room 400 | Main Office - Room 175 |
| 618-235-2700, ext. 5206 | 618-931-0600, ext. 6633 | 618-282-6682, ext. 8114 |
| 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon - Thur 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri |
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon - Thur 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri |
Call for counselor schedules. |