Counseling Classes

• • COUN 1  Introduction to College

    1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
    UC Credit Limitation

    (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
    Lecture: 18   

    Higher education and the college experience including orientation to college and higher education resources. Explores degree and transfer requirements, factors in educational decision-making, educational planning. 

     

  • COUN 1H  Introduction to College - Honors

    1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
    UC Credit Limitation
    Lecture: 18   
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into Honors Program.

    Higher education and the college experience including orientation to college and resources. Explores degree and transfer requirements, factors in educational decision-making, and educational planning. May not receive credit for both COUN 1 and COUN 1H.

  • COUN 2  College Success Strategies

    3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
    UC Credit Limitation
    (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
    Lecture: 54   

    Strategies and techniques to be a successful college student including self-management, study habits, campus resources, career exploration and educational planning. Develop skills necessary to reach educational and career goals.

  • COUN 5  Career and Life Planning

    3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
    Lecture: 54   

    A systematic approach to self-exploration related to the career and life planning process, including identification of values, interests, skills, personality and self-management style. Develop decision making and goal setting skills and identify barriers to success. Explores and evaluates careers and job search techniques.

• • COUN 7  Introduction to the Transfer Process

    2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
    Lecture: 36   
    Advisory: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A

    Exploration of transfer admissions procedures, major requirements and academic planning. Explore four-year institutions' academic programs, support services, financial aid, and potential transition challenges to assist students in making informed decisions related to transfer. Off campus assignments are required.

  • COUN 20  Introduction to Peer Mentoring

    2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
    Lecture: 36   

    Group experience with interpersonal communication and approaches to student to student peer mentoring. Provide opportunities to develop skills with a variety of communication styles that include open expression, active listening, and feedback.

  • COUN 51  Introduction to Career Exploration

    1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
    (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
    Lecture: 18   

    Introductory career planning course designed for students who want assistance in making informed career decisions. A variety of assessments, inventories, and computer generated information will be used to help students explore careers and majors.

  • COUN 54  Student Success for Single Parents

    3 Units (Degree Applicable)
    Lecture: 54   

    Identify behavior patterns that influence student success. Develop skills and strategies to be a successful single parent college student. Topics include communication, assertiveness, conflict resolution, goal setting, decision making, time management, educational planning, career assessment, college resources, self-advocacy, and building a strong support system.