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Counseling
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COUNS 010
(1
Unit)
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Career Exploration (Offered
credit/no credit only)
This course assists students in making career decisions.
Emphasis is on selecting a career based on personal
interests, abilities, values, and goals through self
assessment and career research. |
COUNS 070
(1 unit)
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Becoming a Successful Distance
Learning Student
(Offered credit/no credit basis
only.
Non-degree applicable.)
This course is designed for students who want to acquire the skills
necessary to be a successful distance learning
student including word processing, synchronous
(chat) and asynchronous (e-mail) discussion tools,
and Internet research. Includes a review of
personal learning styles and time management
skills. Familiarity with the Windows operating
system and keyboarding is assumed. |
COUNS 075
(0.5 unit)
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Developing Math Confidence
This course is designed to build math
confidence and develop successful math study
strategies while maintaining a positive attitude
toward learning math. |
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COUNS 085
(0.5
unit)
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Career/Job Search
Preparation (Offered
credit/no credit only)
Through self-assessment, students in this course discover
occupations that match their interests, abilities
and values. It includes research labor market information, job
search strategies, resume development and interview
preparation. Students also attend required
workshops. |
COUNS 090
(0.5 unit) |
College
Orientation
(Offered credit/no credit only)
This course is part of the Steps to Success program designed for
all new students to orient them to the college
environment and educational opportunities.
Students must complete
1. The assessment of English and Math skill levels
2. Information on programs, policies
and procedures
3. The New Student Advisement Workshop for pre-enrollment counseling
assistance in course selection and registration.
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COUNS 095
(0.5 unit)
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Intensive
Workshop for Positive Change (Offered credit/no credit
only)
This course provides students in long term academic difficulty
with the skills necessary to improve academic
performance. Emphasis is on self-assessment,
learning strategies, and action plans to achieve
positive change. Students must complete a 1 day, 8
hour workshop in order to receive credit. Students
sign up online and complete online assignments prior
to the workshop. |
COUNS 110
(3 units)
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Career
Life-Planning (CSU transferable
- CSU GE Area E)
This course introduces self-assessment tools to identify college
majors and careers by clarifying interests, skills,
values, and personality type. Students also examine
the decision-making process, self-management, life
roles and goal-setting. It includes a review of labor
market trends, career research, interviewing skills,
resume and cover letter writing, and job search
strategies. |
COUNS 111
(1 unit)
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Introduction to College and
Strategies for Success
(CSU transferable - CSU GE Area
E)
This course focuses on the various components necessary for
college planning and academic success. Readiness for
college will be explored with special attention
given to students' responsibilities, study skills
assessment, personal values, motivation, and goal
setting. Topics include values clarification,
decision making, study skills, choosing a major, the
responsible student, and educational planning.
Students will identify their educational goals and
develop a personal plan to reach those goals. |
COUNS 120
(1 unit)
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University Transfer Planning (CSU transferable)
This course provides students with information and resources to
facilitate a smooth transfer to 4 year colleges and
universities. Topics include UC/CSU applications,
major and general education requirements, financial
aid/scholarships, personalized student education
plans, and analysis of factors involved in the
selection of transfer schools. (CSU & UC transferable) |
COUNS 150
(3 units)
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Student Success
This course is designed for new students as a complete orientation
of the responsibilities and benefits of higher
education. Educational planning, goal setting, and
career choices are examined. Study and life
survival skills are provided to ensure a successful
academic experience. |
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