The Department of Counseling is both an interdisciplinary academic department as well as a service department. The department offers a minor in counseling that is designed to enhance a liberal arts education by fostering adjustment, self-reflection and connection to the College. The courses offered by our faculty and our research interests incorporate personal and career development, counseling theory, research and ethics, critical thinking, the development of analytical abilities, social and cultural diversity, communication skills, and experiential learning skills in a variety of human service settings within the criminal justice system and in public service. Our Counseling Services Center offers students support services and opportunities for personal, social, and educational growth including free psychological and counseling services in a variety of areas to meet the mental health and developmental needs of our students and others in the campus community. These services include a wide range of personal and group counseling, outreach, training, and educational services. The department also provides consultation to faculty, staff, campus organizations, and offers graduate externships and peer counseling training programs.