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 maximum 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.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited, check with counseling.

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.

1498   11:15a-12:20p Th   LA 223   Staff

1499   11:15a-12:20p F   LA 223   Nunez-Mason R E

1501   2:15p-4:20p T   BUNDY 216   Gonzalez M R

Above section 1501 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

COUNS 11, Orientation to Higher Education    1 unit

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited, check with counseling.

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.

1514   9:00a-10:05a F   MC 14   Garcia T

Above section 1514 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

1515   9:00a-10:05a F   HSS 106   Staff

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

1516   10:15a-11:20a F   MC 14   Staff

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

1517   12:45p-1:50p T   LA 223   Staff

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

1518   12:45p-1:50p W   MC 12   Staff

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

1519   12:45p-1:50p Th   LA 223   Staff

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

NEW 3213   1:00p-2:05p F   None   Baker B

Above section 3213 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets August 18, 2006-December 15, 2006 at CAMS, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, 90747.

NEW 3261    1:15p-2:20p W    BUS 201   Staff

1520   2:15p-3:20p M   LA 223   Staff

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

1521   2:15p-3:20p T   LS 101   Laille N

Above section 1521 is recommended for students with disabilities.

1522   2:15p-3:20p W   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1522 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1523   2:15p-3:20p Th   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1523 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

NEW 3214   2:30p-3:35p F   None   Baker B

Above section 3214 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets August 18, 2006-December 15, 2006 at CAMS, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, 90747.

NEW 3338   3:00p-4:15p T   None   Dahan M

Above section 3338 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 19, 2006-December 12, 2006 at Cleveland High School, 8140 Vanalden Avenue, Reseda, 91335.

NEW 3336   3:00p-4:15p F   None   Koletty H

Above section 3336 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 29, 2006-January 19, 2007 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

NEW 3337   3:00p-4:15p F   None   Nunez D

Above section 3337 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 29, 2006-January 19, 2007 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

NEW 3297   3:15p-4:45p MW   None   Ray M

Above section 3297 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 18, 2006-October 16, 2006 at Bravo Medical Magnet, 1200 Cornwell Street, Los Angeles, 90033.

1524   3:45p-4:50p M   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1524 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1525   3:45p-4:50p T   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1525 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1526   3:45p-4:50p W   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1526 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.

1527   8:00a-10:05a W   MC 11   Derosa M

Above section 1527 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18.

1528   8:00a-10:05a W   MC 11   Derosa M

Above section 1528 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13.

1529   8:45a-10:50a F   HSS 104   Parker J C

Above section 1529 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 20.

1530   8:45a-10:50a F   HSS 104   Parker J C

Above section 1530 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 15.

1531   12:45p-1:50p MW   MC 14   Nella M C

Above section 1531 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18 and is part of the FYI Learning Community Program. Students who wish to enroll in this section must visit the Welcome Center on the main campus and enroll in person. You must also enroll in English 21 A, section 1899, English 23, section 1949, and Counseling 16, section 1536. The English courses last the entire semester, while the counseling courses last 8 weeks each. For more information, please contact the Welcome Center at 310-434-8101.

1532   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Gausman J M

Above section 1532 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.

1533   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Gausman J M

Above section 1533 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.

4113   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Boone D K

Above section 4113 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.

4114   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Boone D K

Above section 4114 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.

4115   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Rothman V J

Above section 4115 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18.

4116   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Rothman V J

Above section 4116 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13.

COUNS 16, Job Success Skills    1 unit

• Prerequisite: None.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited, check with counseling.

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.

1536   12:45p-1:50p MW   MC 14   Nella M C

Above section 1536 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13 and is part of the FYI Learning Community Program. Students who wish to enroll in this section must visit the Welcome Center on the main campus and enroll in person. You must also enroll in English 21 A, section 1899, English 23, section 1949, and Counseling 12, section 1531. The English courses last the entire semester, while the counseling courses last 8 weeks each. For more information, please contact the Welcome Center at 310-434-8101.

COUNS 17, Conflict Resolution Skills    1 unit

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited, check with counseling.

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.

1537   11:15a-12:20p Th   MC 6   Tovar E

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.

1538   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 14   Hanson N J

1539   8:00a-9:20a MW   LA 223   Robinson T R

1540   8:00a-9:20a MW   BUS 105   Strother E E

1541   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MC 14   Hanson N J

1542   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

NEW 3196   8:00a-9:20a TTh    MC 3   Hall T

NEW 3202    8:00a-9:20a TTh    MC 1    Staff

NEW 3206    8:00a-9:20a TTh    BUS 252    Finch L A

NEW 3211    8:00a-9:20a TTh    LA 217    Staff

1543   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1543 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1544   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1544 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1545   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 223   Finch L A

1546   8:00a-11:05a F   BUS 105   Temkin M Z

1547   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 6   Hall An S

Above section 1547 is part of the Black Collegians program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1548   8:00a-11:05a F   BUS 207   Kirlin B

NEW 3210    8:00a-11:05a F   BUS 144   Dowd T

NEW 3171   9:00a-12:05p Sat    LA 217    Staff

1549   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 14   Hanson N J

Above section 1549 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers.

1550   9:30a-10:50a MW   LA 223   Robinson T R

1551   9:30a-10:50a MW   BUS 105   Strother E E

1552   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 6   Staff

1553   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

Above section 1553 is part of the Latino Center Adelante program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1554   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 14   Hanson N J

1555   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 6   Hall T T

Above section 1555 is part of the FYI Learning Community Program. Students who wish to enroll in this section must visit the Welcome Center on the main campus and enroll in person. You must also enroll in Speech 1, section 3049. For more information, please contact the Welcome Center at 310-434-8101.

NEW 3191    9:30a-10:50a MW   DRSCHR 217    Staff

1556   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 223   Cooper D J

1557   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 14   Hyeler M S

1558   11:15a-12:35p TTh   MC 14   Sinclair L D

Above section 1558 is recommended for students in the veteran’s program.

1559   12:45p-2:05p MW   LA 223   Thiele S C

1560   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 6   Lewis M L

1561   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 76   Marcopulos G E

Above section 1561 is recommended for students with learning differences.

1562   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 6   Staff

1563   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 14   Seiden J

Above section 1563 is recommended for students in the EOP&S program.

1564   2:15p-3:35p MW   MC 14   Cooper D J

1565   2:15p-3:35p MW   MC 6   Galindo O A

1566   2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 6   Staff

NEW 3203    2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 12    Cooper D

1567   3:45p-5:05p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

1568   3:45p-6:50p MW   MC 6   Miller S

Above section 1568 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18.

1569   3:45p-6:50p MW   MC 6   Miller S

Above section 1569 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13.

4117   5:15p-6:35p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

4118   5:15p-6:35p TTh   MC 14   Deangelo L T

4119   6:45p-9:50p T   MC 14   Deangelo L T

4120   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 14   Cobb R E

4121   6:45p-9:50p Th   MC 14   Kozeracki C A

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.

1574   Arrange-8 Hours    LV 161   Cohn R

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.

1575   Arrange-12 Hours    LV 161   Cohn R

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.

1576   Arrange-15 Hours    LV 161   Cohn R

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