Vocational or career interest testing at Santa Rosa Junior College is offered through Counseling classes and individual counselor referrals. The goal is to provide information about interest patterns as part of the career development process.

People who wish to take a battery of interest inventories are encouraged to enroll in either Counseling 61 (Introduction to Career Development) or Counseling 61.2 (a self-paced version of Counseling 61). These courses, taught by counselors, are offered throughout the year in a variety of formats. In addition to career testing, the courses include an orientation to SRJC's Career Center and an overview of the career planning process. For further information about Counseling courses, contact the Counseling & Support Services Department at (707) 527-4689.

Counselors at SRJC may also refer students for career testing on an individual basis. After meeting with a counselor, students purchase the career inventories in the Career and Employment Center with a personal check or receipt in exchange for cash at the Accounting window in Bailey Hall. Cash and credit cards are not accepted as payment for tests. Students complete tests at home and return them to the Career and Employment Center for processing, which involves three-week turnaround. The student is then alerted by postcard to make a one-hour appointment with a career counselor to have tests interpreted.

Tests Which May Be Purchased Without a Counselor Referral (self-scored/interpreted)

California Ability Placement Survey (CAPS) $5.50

Measures abilities in 14 occupational clusters by testing in mechanical reasoning, language usage, and numerical ability.

Career Decision Making System $2.50

Helps you make a career decision based on interests, abilities, values, and an enhanced knowledge of the world of work.

Career Occupational Reference System (COPS) $2.00

Shows occupational preference according to occupational clusters, curriculum and jobs.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - Self-scored $10.00

Measures personality preferences, which can be used in career decision making.

JOB-O $6.00

Helps you identify job titles for further exploration. Matches job titles to your area of interest and the length of time you want to spend preparing for job entry.

Self-Directed Search $3.00

Asks you to estimate your aptitudes and interests in many areas as a prelude to career decision making. Based on Holland's theory of occupational codes, occupations are grouped according to combinations of personality types.

Major-Minor Finder $5.50

Designed to assist you in selecting a college major. By expanding your knowledge of the major fields of study, reviewing your interest and abilities, and selecting a desired work environment, you can select a college major appropriate for you.

Tests Which Require a Counselor Approval (needs interpretation)

CAI-Enhanced (Career Assessment Inventory) $8.00

Compares your interests with individuals employed in a variety of occupations, including those requiring technical, business, or community college training as well as those requiring university-level or advanced education.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator $20.00

Measures personality preferences which can be used in career decision making.

Strong Interest Inventory $10.50

Compares your interests with the interests of people happily employed in a wide variety of occupations. It is a measure of interests (not of aptitude or intelligence) and will help you understand how your likes and dislikes fit into the world of work.

Kuder $8.50

Compares your interests with those of satisfied groups in 119 occupations and 48 college majors.

Please note: Costs for tests are subject to change without notice.