Affordable
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
Acquire the skills to assess and clarify your academic/personal goals and values.
The counseling faculty assists students in clarifying their needs, making decisions, setting goals and dealing effectively with personal obstacles. The Counseling program also allows students to begin exploring counseling theory, communication skills, counseling intervention strategies, and assessment methods and procedures.
Program Length
Students interested in counseling as a career often major in Psychology, Sociology, or other similar behavioral science majors.
Transfer Options
Counseling prepares students with the educational and personal skills and support necessary for college, career and life.
Program Specific Support
Counseling appointments are offered in a number of the counseling support centers, such as the Counseling Department, Career and Transfer Center, EOPS, DSPS, International Student Center, AESL Center, Veterans Resource Center, and Re-Entry Center. In addition, students can take advantage of the MAP (My Academic Plan) Lab and workshops offered in the Student Empowerment Center.
Not sure if Counseling is the right fit?
Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Counseling while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?