Course Number: COUN 24
College Success
Units: 3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Recommended preparation: Engl 201B or ESL 21B
Not open for credit to students who have completed Lrnre 24.
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
Description: Identification and development of resources that facilitate college success: High-performance learning utilizing information organization and management, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, effective time management, learning styles and strategies and memory theory, goal setting and educational planning, and campus/community resources. 4930.10
CSU area E
Course Number: COUN 30
Personal Growth and Development
Units: 3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Recommended preparation: Engl 201B or ESL 21B
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Examination of the psycho-social dynamics of personal growth: Focus on self exploration, learning to make choices, stress and coping, interpersonal relationships, origin and resolution of conflicts and the role of emotions in behavior and health; includes active personal involvement, group interaction, and self-study. 4930.10
AA/AS Area 2; CSU Area E
Course Number: COUN 57
Career and Life Planning
Units: 3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Recommended preparation: Engl 201B or ESL 21B
Not open for credit to students who have completed Lrnre 57.
Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC
Description: In-depth career and life planning: Self-exploration, identifying values, interests, needs and goals; development of skills for assuming careers and lifestyles over the life span, influence of career choice on the quality of life, and the development of a career action plan. Designed to assist those students considering the transition of a career change or undecided about the selection of a college transfer major. 4930.10
CSU area E
Course Number: COUN 200A
Orientation to College
Units: .5
Class: .5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Description: Information for new students: College programs, policies and procedures, campus resources and assessment. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 200B
Orientation to College
Units: .5
Class: .5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Description: Educational planning and college success skills: Development of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) with a counselor and introduction to topics such as time management, study skills, note-taking, and test-taking techniques. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 207A
Career Exploration
Units: 1
Class: 1 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Coun 207.
Description: Career decision making: Exploration and clarification of values, skills, and goals to facilitate informed and realistic career choices, and introduction to personal and occupational assessment tools. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 207B
Career Exploration
Units: 1
Class: 1 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Coun 207.
Description: Occupational assessment tools: Practice in networking, informational interviews, research on employment opportunities and trends, and resources used in job search. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 207C
Career Exploration
Units: 1
Class: 1 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Coun 207.
Description: Job search skills: Resumes, cover letters, telephone skills, and interviewing techniques. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 221
Preparing for College/University Transfer
Units: .5-1
Class: .5-1 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Description: In-depth information and assistance with the transfer process to four-year colleges and universities: Lower-division major and general education requirements, college/university selection, admission procedures, application deadlines, financial aid, and scholarship information. Students will receive the information necessary to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) for transfer. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 224
College Preparedness
Units: 2-3
Class: 2-3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Description: Recommended preparation: Coun 200A and 200B Acquisition of college success skills: Time management, good study habits, effective note taking, goal-setting strategies, educational planning, and use of library and other learning resources. 4930.10
Course Number: COUN 230
Strategies for Personal Development
Units: 3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Description: Examination of theories and principles of personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness: Dynamics of relationships in the areas of friendship, love, family, school, occupations and other group relations; emphasis on self exploration and developing positive coping strategies. 4930.10
AA/AS Area 2
Course Number: COUN 501
Counseling Learning Lab (Non-Credit)
Units: 0
Class: 1-5 hours laboratory (Not graded)
Course study under this section may be repeated as necessary. Student may attend multiple sessions per semester.
Description: Success and retention strategies offered in small groups: Provides supervised tutoring to students in overcoming barriers in reaching their educational goals and increasing their successful completion of college courses and programs. 4930.14
