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CAREER COUNSELING

Many students are undecided about what they want to study and what career path to follow. The counseling process includes individual sessions and may include interest and skill assessments. We provide the following services to students:

• Interest and career assessment, including Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and MyPlan (Access Code: 5PPJ4WLV) the new online career planning system.
• Click here to learn more about MyPlan
• Assistance in choosing a major or career 
• Career exploration workshops and classes

ACADEMIC COUNSELING

As you prepare to pursue a career or transfer program, you are encouraged to meet as early as possible with a counselor. We can:

• Determine graduation requirements for program of interest
• Discuss program requirements for LCCC degree or certificate
• Assist with appropriate course selection and sequencing
• Review prior coursework earned at another college or university
• Assist in developing a long-term plan for degree completion
• Evaluate eligibility for a degree/certificate at least one semester before graduating
• Provide additional academic support planning: academic overloads, financial aid plans, reinstatement, and follow up
• Provide assistance prior to withdrawal from classes
• Clarify policies and procedures in the college catalog that affect your progress

TRANSFER COUNSELING

If you would like assistance in transferring to another institution, plan to meet with a counselor during your first semester. We can:

• Provide information to facilitate transfer of maximum applicable credit 
• Explain course applicability and transferability
• Review the Course Applicability System (online Ohio transfer information) 
• Provide referral to University Partnership representatives

TRANSFER-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs are transfer degrees, and are designed for students who intend to continue their educations after LCCC. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees do not have specific majors, but can be tailored to apply toward a number of different majors at the bachelor's degree level at the LCCC University Partnership and other universities. The table below will help you to select the associate's degree program that is most suited for your future education plans:

Associate of Arts Degree For future studies in:
Art -Computer Art -Graphic Design -Photography -Visual Communication Business Communication Dance Economics Education - Early Childhood (K-3) Education - Middle Childhood (4-9) Education - Adolescent/Young Adulthood (7-12) -Math & Science Major -Music, History, English Major -Physical Education Major -Intervention Specialist English	Foreign Language General Studies Geography History International Studies Journalism Liberal Arts Media/Telecommunications Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Religious Studies Social Work Sociology Theatre Urban Studies
Click here for the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements Worksheet Associate of Arts-International Studies Focus Worksheet	Click here for the Associate of Arts Degree Curriculum Guide

Associate of Science Degree For future studies in:
Biology Chemistry Computer Science Earth Science Dental Engineering Mathematics	Medical Optometry Pharmacy Physical Science Physics Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Veterinary
Click here for the Associate of Science Degree Requirements Worksheet	Click here for the Associate of Science Degree Curriculum Guide

All LCCC students should meet with their assigned counselor prior to completion of their 30th credit hour.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To assist you in applying for graduation, plan to meet as early as possible with a counselor. We can:

• Assist in determination of graduation requirements for program of interest
• Help develop a timetable for completion of program
• Complete a degree audit the semester before planned graduation
• Authorize eligibility for graduation candidacy

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Occasionally everyone needs someone to listen to them. If personal problems are interfering with any student’s ability to accomplish his/ her academic goals, Counselors are available to listen, and to help develop a plan to deal with these problems effectively. If it is determined that on-going personal counseling would be beneficial, referrals are made to Women’s Link or other appropriate community agencies.

We provide the following services to students:

• Follow up for probationary and reinstated students
• Assistance with decision making and goal setting
• Assistance with academic difficulties (e.g. coping with college stress and feeling overwhelmed, coping with test anxiety, improving time management, building confidence, identifying personal strengths, etc.)

Counselors make referrals to the following resources, as needed:

Campus Resources:

• Tutoring
• Office of Special Needs Services
• Employment and Career Services
• University Partnership program advisors
• Women’s Link

For additional questions, visit Who to Ask

Community Resources:

• http://lorain.oh.networkofcare.org/
• https://www.loraincountyworks.com 

Links to Career/College INFO on the Web

• Home Pages of Other Colleges
• Occupational Outlook Handbook Online
• Campus Tours
• U.S. News Online College and Career Center

If you are experiencing an on campus safety emergency, contact Campus Security at 440-366-4053 and/or call 911.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call the emergency crisis line at 1-800-888-6161 in Lorain County or report to the closest emergency room.