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.

1495   11:15a-12:20p T   MC 14   Staff

1496   11:15a-12:20p F   LA 223   Nunez-Mason R E

1497   2:15p-3:20p MW   MC 72   Galindo O A

Above section 1497 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 08.

1498   2:15p-3:20p MW   MC 72   Galindo O A

Above section 1498 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 14 to Apr 06.

COUNS 11, ORIENTATION TO HIGHER EDUCATION    1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces higher education and the Master Plan for Higher Education in California. Emphasis is on curricula available at community colleges, state and independent colleges and universities, and the University of California. Included will be discussion of non-curricular areas in higher education and general educational policies, student government and its role in education, and environmental differences in the various institutions of higher learning, especially in California. This course should prove especially useful to international students or others unfamiliar with the structure and philosophy of higher education, both public and private. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.

1512   9:00a-10:05a F   LA 204   Staff

Above section 1512 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1513   12:45p-1:50p T   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1513 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1514   12:45p-1:50p W   LS 205   Kravitz M B

Above section 1514 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1515   12:45p-1:50p Th   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1515 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1516   2:15p-3:20p T   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1516 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1517   2:15p-3:20p W   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1517 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1518   2:15p-3:20p Th   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1518 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1519   3:45p-4:50p M   LA 223   Casillas L

Above section 1519 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1520   3:45p-4:50p W   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1520 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

NEW 3036   3:15p-4:40p MW   None   Keitel A

Above section 3036 meets January 26, 2005 – March 16, 2005 at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066.

NEW 3040   1:00p-2:25p F   None   Baker B T

Above section 3040 meets January 28, 2005 – May 20, 2005 at CAMS (California Academy of Math and Science) CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747.

NEW 3041   2:10p-3:35p F   None   Baker B T

Above section 3041 meets January 28, 2005 – May 20, 2005 at CAMS (California Academy of Math and Science) CSU Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747.

NEW 3047   7:00a-8:05a MW   None   Cohen C B

Above section 3047 meets February 21, 2005 – April 20, 2005 at Cleveland High School, 8140 Vanalden Ave., Reseda, CA 91335.

NEW 3057   3:15p-5:15p W   None   Staff

Above section 3057 meets February 16, 2005 – April 20, 2005 at LACES (Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies), 5931 W. 18th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90035.

NEW 3058   3:15p-5:25p Th   None   Staff

Above section 3058 meets February 10, 2005 – April 14, 2005 at LACES (Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies), 5931 W. 18th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90035.

NEW 3070   3:45p-5:26p M   None   Staff

Above section 3070 meets February 14, 2005 – April 25, 2005 at Belmont High School, 1575 West Second St., Los Angeles, 90026.

NEW 3071   3:00p-4:25p Th   None   Staff

Above section 3071 meets February 25, 2005 – June 3, 2005 at Banning High School, 1527 Lakme Ave, Wilmington, 90744.

NEW 3074   3:00p-4:20p F   None   Staff

Above section 3074 meets February 25, 2005 – May 27, 2005 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St., Carson, 90745.

NEW 3118   3:30p-4:50p MTh   None   Ruiz L

Above section 3118 meets February 28, 2005 – April 14, 2005 at Downtown Magnets High School, 1081 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012.

NEW 3119   3:30p-4:50p MTh   None   Staff

Above section 3119 meets April 18, 2005 – May 26, 2005 at Downtown Magnets High School, 1081 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012.

NEW 3122   3:15p-4:35p MTh   None   Hernandez R A

Above section 3122 meets February 15, 2005 – March 8, 2005 at Taft High School, 5461 Winenetka Ave., Woodland Hills, 91364.

NEW 3124   3:30p-4:20p F   None   Staff

Above section 3124 meets February 25, 2005 – May 27, 2005 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St., Carson, 90745.

NEW 3134   3:45p-5:26p T   None   Yaron L

Above section 3134 meets February 14, 2005 – April 25, 2005 at Belmont High School, 1575 West Second St., Los Angeles, 90026.

NEW 3135   3:30p-4:40p W   None   Yaron L

Above section 3135 meets February 23, 2005 – June 8, 2005 at Crenshaw High School, 5010 11th Avenue, Los Angeles, 90043.

4130   5:15p-6:20p M   LA 223   Staff

Above section 4130 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

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.

1521   8:45a-10:50a F   LA 223   Cohn R

Above section 1521 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 18 to Apr 08.

1522   8:45a-10:50a F   LA 223   Cohn R

Above section 1522 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 22 to Jun 10.

1523   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Gausman J M

Above section 1523 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 05.

1524   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Rothman V J

Above section 1524 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 07.

1525   2:15p-4:20p Th   LA 220   Rothman V J

Above section 1525 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 17 to Apr 07.

1526   2:15p-4:20p Th   PEA 130   Gausman J M

Above section 1526 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 21 to Jun 09.

4131   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Shilkret C

Above section 4131 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 05.

4132   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Shilkret C

Above section 4132 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 07.

4134   6:45p-8:50p Th   LA 223   Coblenz J

Above section 4134 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 21 to Jun 09.

COUNS 16, JOB SUCCESS SKILLS    1 UNIT

Transfer: None • Prerequisite: None.

This entry-level employment course provides the skills that new employees need to retain their jobs. These skills include communicating skills; getting along with employers, supervisors, and customers; exhibiting positive attitudes and behaviors; adapting to the company culture; and surviving the initial months on the job.

1529   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 4   Nella M C

Above section 1529 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 07.

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.

1530   8:00a-9:20a MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

1531   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 14   Robinson T R

1532   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MC 14   Hanson N J

1533   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

1534   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 121   Tilley Rosilynn E

1535   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 14   Finch L A

1536   9:30a-10:50a MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

1537   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 14   Lewis M L

1538   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

1539   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 14   Akins Raveling D

1540   9:30a-10:50a TTh   PE 34B   Laille N

Above section 1540 is recommended for students in the Disabled Students Program.

1541   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 14   Lewis M L

1542   11:15a-2:20p F   MC 14   Kenneally E A

1543   12:45p-2:05p MW   LA 223   Nakao P O

1544   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 14   Hall T T

Above section 1544 is recommended for students in the Black Collegians Program.

1545   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 14   Blaydes B C

Above section 1545 is recommended for students in the EOPS Program.

1547   2:15p-3:35p MW   MC 14   Lewis M L

1548   2:15p-3:35p TTh   PE 33   Sinclair L D

1549   3:45p-5:05p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

2997   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 223   Webster L S

NEW 3027   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 13   Staff

Above section 3027 is recommended for student athletes.

4135   5:15p-6:35p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

4137   6:45p-9:50p M   MC 14   Cobb R E

4138   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 14   Kozeracki C A

COUNS 23, STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINAR II    1 UNIT

• Prerequisite: Human Development 20.

This course builds upon the knowledge, skills and effective behaviors learned in Human Development 20 and provides an in-depth application of the concepts. Topics to be covered include: motivation, locus of control, and how people learn; improving and expanding memory and concentration; application of appropriate learning strategies; critical thinking; and effective oral communication. It will engage students in the critical evaluation of their own and other students’ learning and mastery of the concepts.

1553   11:00a-12:05p T   LA 223   Hanson N 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.

1557   Arrange-8 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

COUNS 90C, GENERAL INTERNSHIP    3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Requires concurrent enrollment in at least 4 additional units.

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 student’s educational or career goal.

1558   Arrange-12 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

COUNS 90D, GENERAL INTERNSHIP    4 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”. Internship need not be related to the students’ educational or career goal.

1559   Arrange-16 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

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