Counseling and Testing

Formerly listed as Human Development

The Counseling Department offers courses which assist students with student success strategies, learning and study skills, AA degree and transfer planning, career development and internships, conflict resolution skills and behavior management. Disabled Student Services offers several such courses and more which provide specialized information for disability-related concerns.

Students may apply a minimum of 4 units of Counseling courses to the AA degree. The following courses are exempt from this unit limitation: Counseling 12, 20 and 30.

COUNS 1, DEVELOPING LEARNING SKILLS   1 UNIT

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to help students at all academic levels to improve their study skills in reading textbooks, taking notes, setting goals, preparing for examinations, and managing time. This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only.

1183   12:30p-2:00p MW   LA 223   Edson M E

1184   12:30p-2:00p TTh   LA 223   Morton E D

COUNS 12, CAREER PLANNING   1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to inform and assist students in making appropriate and satisfying career choices. Using self-evaluation instruments, students identify interests, abilities, values, and goals. Skills necessary for future career investigation and decision-making are included.

1188   8:30a-9:50a MW   LV 14   Edson M E

1189   8:30a-9:50a TTh   LV 14   Gausman J M

4048   5:30p-8:30p T   LA 223   Staff

4049   5:30p-8:30p W   LA 223   Nella M C

COUNS 17, CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS    1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Conflict is a fact of life. How one feels and behaves in response to conflict determines whether negative or positive outcomes are experienced. This course focuses on individual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about conflict, and provides insight into the ways individuals can view conflict in a positive way. It also explores the various causes of conflict, mediation strategies and interventions, the practical ways in which conflict resolution could be implemented in daily life, as well as career paths that utilize conflict resolution skills.

1190   2:45p-5:50p Th   LV 14   Ybarra S C

Above section 1190 is recommended for students participating in the Pico Partnership, TRIO or Campus Climate program.

COUNS 20, STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides an exploration of intellectual, psychological, social, and physical factors that impact lifelong learning, wellbeing, and success. Topics include motivation and self-efficacy; critical thinking and effective study strategies; health issues and lifestyle choices; relating to others in a diverse world; effective written and oral communication; time management; career exploration; and transfer and educational planning.

1191   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

1192   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

1193   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LV 14   Zanders C

Above section 1193 is part of the EOPS Summer Bridge Program. Students enrolling in this course must co-register with English 21A, section 1641.

1194   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   LV 14   Fuchs C A

COUNS 90A, GENERAL INTERNSHIP    1 UNIT

• Prerequisite: None.

This course provides students with on-the-job practical work experience to enhance work-related skills, increase awareness of potential careers, and develop knowledge of the “work culture.” The internship need not be related to the students’ educational or career goal.

1195   Arrange-12 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

COUNS 90B, GENERAL INTERNSHIP    2 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides students with on-the-job practical work experience to enhance work-related skills, increase awareness of potential careers, and develop knowledge of the “work culture.” The internship need not be related to the students’ educational or career goal.

1196   Arrange-20 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

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