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.

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.

1482   11:15a-1:20p F   MC 14   Staff

Above section 1482 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 21 to Jun 09.

1483   11:15a-1:20p F   MC 14   Nunez-Mason R E

Above section 1483 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 17 to Apr 07.

1480   2:15p-3:20p MW   LA 236   Galindo O A

Above section 1480 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 17 to Jun 07.

1481   2:15p-3:20p MW   LA 236   Galindo O A

Above section 1481 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 13 to Apr 05.

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.

1496   9:00a-10:05a F   BUS 252   Staff

Above section 1496 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1497   11:00a-12:05p W   MC 14   Staff

Above section 1497 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1498   11:00a-12:05p F   BUS 201   Staff

Above section 1498 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1499   12:45p-1:50p W   MC 14   Staff

Above section 1499 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1500   12:45p-1:50p Th   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1500 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

NEW 3134    2:00p-4:30p  T    None   Yaron L

Above section 3134 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 7, 2006 – March 28, 2006 at Belmont High School, 1575 West Second Street, Los Angeles, 90026.

1501   2:15p-3:20p M   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1501 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1502   2:15p-3:20p W   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1502 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1503   2:15p-3:20p Th   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1503 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

1504   2:15p-3:20p Th   LS 119   Laille N

Above section 1504 is recommended for students with disabilities.

NEW 3133    3:00p-4:30p Th       None   Lopez A

Above section 3133 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 16, 2006 – May 18, 2006 at Banning High School, 1527 Lakme Ave, Wilmington, 90744.

NEW 3090    3:15p-5:15p T      None     Cooper D

Above section 3090 meets February 14, 2006 – April 4, 2006 at Cleveland High School, 8140 Vanalden Avenue, Reseda, 91335.

NEW 3091    3:15p-5:15p T     None    Cooper D

Above section 3091 meets April 18, 2006 – June 6, 2006 at Cleveland High School, 8140 Vanalden Avenue, Reseda, 91335.

NEW 3136    3:15p-6:00p   W        None   London M

Above section 3136 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 8, 2006 – March 29, 2006 at LACES, 5931 West 18th St., Los Angeles, 90035.

NEW 3137    3:15p-6:00p  Th       None   London M

Above section 3137 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 9, 2006 – March 30, 2006 at LACES, 5931 West 18th St., Los Angeles, 90035.

NEW 3247    3:15p-4:20p MW    None    Staff

Above section 3247 meets March 27, 2006 – May 24, 2006 at Westchester High School, 7400 W. Manchester Blvd., Los Angeles, 90045.

NEW 3135    3:30p-4:50p  Th       None   Ruiz L

Above section 3135 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets March 16, 2006 – June 8, 2006 at Downtown Magnets High School, 1081 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012.

NEW 3092    3:30p-5:15p TTh     None     Paul E

Above section 3092 meets February 14, 2006 – March 7, 2006 at Taft High School, 5461 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, 91364.

NEW 3093    1:00p-2:15p F     None     Baker B

Above section 3093 meets January 27, 2006 – May 19, 2006 at CAMS, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, 90747.

NEW 3094    2:30p-3:45p F     None     Baker B

Above section 3094 meets January 27, 2006 – May 19, 2006 at CAMS, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, 90747.

NEW 3095    3:00p-4:15p F    None     Caceres T

Above section 3095 meets February 10, 2006 – May 19, 2006 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

NEW 3096    3:00p-4:15p     F     None    Koletty H

Above section 3096 meets February 10, 2006 – May 19, 2006 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

NEW 3097    3:15p-4:30p MW     None     Keitel A

Above section 3097 meets January 23, 2006 – March 20, 2006 at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, 90066.

1505   3:45p-4:50p T   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1505 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.

4115   5:15p-6:20p M   LA 223   Staff

Above section 4115 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.

1506   8:45a-10:50a F   LA 236   Cohn R

Above section 1506 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 17 to Apr 07.

1507   8:45a-10:50a F   LA 236   Cohn R

Above section 1507 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 21 to Jun 09.

1508   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Temkin M Z

Above section 1508 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 14 to Apr 04.

1509   2:15p-4:20p T   MC 14   Temkin M Z

Above section 1509 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 06.

4116   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Boone D K

Above section 4116 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 14 to Apr 04.

4117   6:45p-8:50p T   LA 223   Boone D K

Above section 4117 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 06.

4118   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Parker J C

Above section 4118 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 07.

4119   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Parker J C

Above section 4119 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 05.

COUNS 16, JOB SUCCESS SKILLS    1 UNIT

• 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.

1512   2:15p-4:20p Th   MC 14   Nella M C

Above section 1512 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 20 to Jun 08.

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.

1513   8:00a-9:20a MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

1514   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 14   Robinson T R

1515   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MC 14   Hanson N J

1516   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

1517   8:00a-9:20a TTh   BUS 133   Sinclair L D

1518   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1518 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 17 to Jun 07, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1519   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1519 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 13 to Apr 05, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1520   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 14   Finch L A

1521   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 223   Hall An S

Above section 1521 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1522   9:30a-10:50a MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

1523   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 14   Quintero P

Above section 1523 is recommended for students in the SMC athletics program.

1524   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 223   Galindo O A

Above section 1524 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1525   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 14   Akins Raveling D

1526   9:30a-10:50a TTh   BUS 201   Seiden J

Above section 1526 is recommended for students in the EOPS program.

1527   11:15a-12:35p MW   AET 208   Ilarde T G

Above section 1527 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1528   11:15a-12:35p MW   BUNDY 235   Cooper D J

Above section 1528 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 1528 is part of a FYI Learning Community. 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 the following courses: 1. Math 81, section 2480, weeks 1 - 8 and 2. Math 84, 2493, weeks 10 - 17. For more information, see www.smc.edu/fyi.

1529   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 76   Marcopulos G E

Above section 1529 is recommended for students with learning differences.

1530   12:45p-2:05p MW   LA 223   Lewis M L

1531   12:45p-2:05p MW   AET 208   Ilarde T G

Above section 1531 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1532   3:45p-5:05p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

4120   5:15p-6:35p MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

4121   6:30p-9:35p T   MC 14   Deangelo L T

4122   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 14   Cobb R E

NEW 4561   6:45p-9:50p M   LA 115    Hall T T

NEW 4562   6:45p-9:50p T   MC 5    Garcia T

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.

1539   Arrange-8 Hours    LV 161   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.

1540   Arrange-12 Hours    LV 161   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.

1541   Arrange-16 Hours    LV 161   Rothman V J

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