Counseling
Counseling
On behalf of Counseling & Personal Development, we would like to welcome you to another exciting year at Mesa Community College. This web site is designed to give you an overview of the programs and courses offered within our department and to keep you updated on noteworthy news.
Advancing Academic Achievement Accelerated learning techniques that foster long-term memory and comprehension. Includes multi-exposure of content, musical and art stimuli, and voice intonation and rhythm as they apply to self-study, exam taking, and the teaching process. Application of techniques that enable higher level thinking skills, lateral thinking, and creative thinking.
Career Work ExperienceParticipation in a work experience, gaining on-the-job training, and/or exploring a career or field of choice. Helps students relate their education to the real work world. Resume writing and interviewing skills.
Chemical Dependency Introduction to the foundations of the alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation field. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the addiction paraprofessional counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work stressed.
Counseling & Personal DevelopmentDesigned to assist students in developing confidence in making personal, social, and educational decisions. Examination and assessment of individual needs, interests, abilities and values to develop and strengthen interpersonal communication, enhance transitional skills and identify realistic life planning goals.
Department Website:
Home page: www.mesacc.edu/dept/d09/counseling/
Faculty List: www.mesacc.edu/dept/d09/counseling/index.html#contact
Hours & Location
Student Services - Building 36 map
Spring & Fall
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CLOSED FRIDAY
Contact:
Southern and Dobson:
Phone:480 - 461-7588
Location: Building 36
Red Mountain:
Phone:480 - 654-7210
Office 212 in Palo Verde Building
Karen Hardin
Academic Serivces Department Chair
Office Phone:480 - 461-7584
E-mail: khardin@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
Office Location: 3617 - Main Campus
Gene Parrish
Office Phone:480 - 461-6118
E-mail: gene.parrish@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Office Location: PV212 - Red Mountain
Please contact Karen Hardin for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7584
