Benefits of Counseling Courses
- Choose from a variety of courses that can support your journey throughout college meanwhile earning units towards graduation.
- Explore or confirm an academic and career pathway.
- Set goals and create an education and career plan.
- Learn valuable college study skills, such as test taking, note taking, stress and time management techniques to be successful.
- Master interpersonal skills that support academic success.
Counseling 101 - Introduction to College
An introductory course designed to assist students with a successful transition to college. An overview of student responsibilities, college expectations, college and career success strategies will be discussed. Students will learn about the college; campus, services, academic regulations, general education requirements, and certificate, degree and transfer options. Students will receive education planning. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable. 0.5-1 unit
Counseling 110 - Career Decision Making
Lecture, group discussion, experiential activities and career assessment tools will be utilized to assist students in identifying their individual interests, values, and personality styles. Students will conduct educational and career research that will help them relate their career assessment results to setting academic and career goals. Students will also learn essential skills for obtaining employment such as resume building and job interviewing techniques. CSU transferable, 1 unit
Counseling 120 - College and Career Success
This course teaches academic and career success strategies to enhance lifelong learning and well-being. Students will explore and discover values, interests, and personal strengths to make meaningful choices about their educational, career, and personal goals. Students will learn how to be successful in college by improving study skills and exploring motivation. Success topics include managing stress, developing creativity, improving communications and relationships, and maintaining wellness in a diverse society. CSU/UC transferable, CSU GE Area E, AA GE Area 7a, 3 units
Counseling 125 - Career Development in a Multicultural Society
This course examines diversity in the workplace as a critical social institution, focusing on policies, practices, and organizational dynamics that shape inclusivity. It explores the historical legislation and current societal movements influencing diversity, emphasizing the importance of cultural competency. Students will analyze individual identity, personal values, and the impact of culture on career development through various theories. The course also addresses culturally relevant workplace issues such as stereotypes, discrimination, and inclusive practices while promoting advocacy and allyship. By the end of the course, students will have a re-imagined approach to diversity, incorporating social justice principles, inclusive team development, and effective multicultural communication strategies. CSU transferable, AA GE Area 4, 3 units
Counseling 135 - Counseling & Identity in a Modern Multicultural Society
This course explores the different aspects of what makes us human, focusing on motivation, personality, identity, wellness, and diversity. Students will learn about motivation theories, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and how different factors shape identity. The course further addresses how identity is constructed through social influences, cultural factors, and gender roles, highlighting concepts like intersectionality and emotional intelligence. Additionally, the course will look at wellness and mental health, considering how social media and self-esteem affect our well-being. By the end of the course, students will develop a better understanding of diversity and learn how to communicate effectively across different cultures, preparing them to interact positively in a diverse modern society. CSU/UC transferable, AA GE Area 4, 3 units
Counseling 140 - Self Awareness and Interpersonal Relationships
This course analyzes the cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and existential theories as they relate to the awareness of the self and the dynamics of healthy relationships. Using many of the skills suggested by the above theories, students will define and utilize personal achievement techniques, basic principles of healthy functioning, and effective coping strategies that facilitate the process of intra and interpersonal change and relationships. Utilizing the major theories in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, the development of a healthy and strong identity and an empowered sense of self will be explored. CSU transferable, CSU GE Area E
Counseling 150 - Transfer Success
This course provides the information needed for a student to transfer to a baccalaureate institution, including strategies to achieve academic success and research skills essential to developing a comprehensive educational plan. Topics include the community college transfer process, selection of major, student support services, comparing and contrasting a variety of universities, and validation of one’s educational goal. CSU/UC transferable.
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