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, studying, writing essays, researching, preparing for examinations, managing time, and using computer technology to boost their success. This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
1498 11:15a-12:20p Th BUS 105 Staff
Above section 1498 is part of the First Year Institute and TRIO Program. It is recommended for first year college students and TRIO students. For more information, contact the Welcome Center at 310-434-8101 or the TRIO Program at 310-434-4347.
1499 11:15a-12:20p F LA 223 Nunez-Mason R E
1500 2:15p-4:20p T BUNDY 216 Staff
Above section 1500 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 11, 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.
NEW 3364 8:00a-10:05a F HSS 151 Ortiz SU
Above section 3364 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 14. Above section is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1514 9:00a-10:05a F LS 101 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 MC 2 Staff
Above section 1515 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
1516 12:45p-1:50p M 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 14 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.
1520 2:15p-3:20p M LA 223 Kravitz M B
Above section 1520 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
1521 2:15p-3:20p W HSS 154 Staff
Above section 1521 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
1522 2:15p-3:20p Th LA 223 Staff
Above section 1522 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
NEW 3304 3:00p-4:05p F None Koletty Y
Above section 3304 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets from September 21, 2007-January 11, 2008 at Carson High School 22328 South Main St., Carson 90745.
NEW 3305 3:00p-4:05p F None Caceres T
Above section 3305 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets from September 21, 2007-January 11, 2008 at Carson High School 22328 South Main St., Carson 90745.
1523 3:45p-4:50p M LA 223 Staff
Above section 1523 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
1524 3:45p-4:50p T LA 223 Casillas L
Above section 1524 is recommended for students on an F-1 visa.
1525 3:45p-4:50p W LA 223 Staff
Above section 1525 is recommended for stuents on an F-1 visa.
NEW 3290 3:45p-4:50p W LA 236 Kravitz M B
Above section 3290 is recommended for stuents on an F-1 visa.
NEW 3296 2:15p-4:20p M HSS 154 Suekawa L
Above section 3296 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 10.
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.
1526 8:45a-10:50a F MC 14 Maness J I
Above section 1526 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19.
1527 8:45a-10:50a F MC 14 Maness J I
Above section 1527 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 14.
1528 12:45p-2:50p M LS 101 Nella M C
Above section 1528 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 15.
1529 12:45p-2:50p W LS 101 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1529 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.
1530 12:45p-2:50p W LS 101 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1530 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.
1531 2:15p-4:20p T LS 101 Gausman J M
Above section 1531 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 16.
1532 2:15p-4:20p T LS 101 Gausman J M
Above section 1532 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 11.
4123 6:45p–8:50p T LA 223 Temkin M Z
Above section 4123 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 16.
4124 6:45p–8:50p T LA 223 Temkin M Z
Above section 4124 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 11.
4125 6:45p–8:50p W LA 223 Fox M P
Above section 4125 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.
4126 6:45p–8:50p W LA 223 Fox M P
Above section 4126 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.
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.
1535 12:45p-2:50p M LS 101 Nella M C
Above section 1535 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 10.
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, well being, 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.
1536 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 223 Ngov S R
1537 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1538 8:00a-9:20a MW BUS 105 Njoku R
1539 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 6 Altounji M
1540 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1541 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 223 Finch L A
1542 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 6 Sinclair L D
Above section 1542 is for Veterans of the U. S. Military. Please contact the Veteran’s Program office in the Counseling Complex for more information.
1543 8:00a-9:20a TTh LS 101 Kirlin B
1544 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUNDY 216 Truglio J L
Above section 1544 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1545 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 214 Valentine D
NEW 3246 8:00a-9:20a TTh MAD 105 Jimenez P W
Above section 3246 meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
1546 8:00a-11:05a MW BUNDY 216 Lewis M L
Above section 1546 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1547 8:00a-11:05a MW BUNDY 216 Lewis M L
Above section 1547 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1548 8:00a-11:05a F LA 223 Finch L A
1549 8:00a-11:05a F BUS 105 Staff
1550 8:00a-11:05a F MC 6 Ebrami L
1551 8:00a-11:05a F LA 236 Thornton S
1552 8:00a-11:05a F LS 106 Dowd T Y
NEW 3249 8:00a-11:05a F BUS 207 Staff
1553 9:00a-12:05p Sat MC 14 Robinson T R
1554 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 223 Hanson N J
Above section 1554 is part of the Teacher Academy Program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers.
1555 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1556 9:30a-10:50a MW BUS 105 Njoku R
1557 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 6 Seiden J
1558 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 2 Staff
1559 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 223 Hanson N J
3219 9:30a-10:50a TTh MAD 105 Staff
Above section 3219 meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
1560 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
Above section 1560 is part of the Latino Center Adelante program. See Special Program section of schedule for program information.
1561 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 6 Hall T T
Above section 1561 is part of the Black Collegians program. See Special Program section of schedule for more information.
1562 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 101 Akins Raveling D
Above section 1562 is recommended for students in the Pico Partnership or TRIO/SSS programs.
1563 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 223 Hanson N J
1564 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 14 Cooper D J
1565 11:15a-12:35p TTh MC 14 Truglio J
NEW 3245 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 243 Seiden J
1566 12:45p-2:05p MW LA 223 Seiden J
1567 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 6 Lewis M L
Above section 1567 is part of the First Year Institute and is recommended for first year college students. For more information, visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call (310) 434-8101.
1569 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 6 Hall T T
1570 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 14 Valentine D
Above section 1570 is recommended for students in the EOPS program.
1571 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 105 Roper-Conley C
Above section 1571 is for student athletes. For more information, please call the Athletics Department at (310) 434-4311.
NEW 3283 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 11 Thornton S
1572 2:15p-3:35p MW MC 14 Cooper D J
1573 2:15p-3:35p MW MC 6 Seiden J
1574 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 6 Hall T T
1575 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 14 Laille N
Above section 1575 is recommended for students with diabilities.
1576 3:45p-5:05p MW MC 14 Cooper D J
1577 3:45p-5:05p TTh MC 6 Staff
1578 3:45p-5:05p TTh MC 14 Valentine D
Above section 1578 is part of the First Year Institute and is recommended for first year college students. For more information, visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call (310) 434-8101.
1579 3:45p-6:50p MW MC 6 Miller S
Above section 1579 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
1580 3:45p-6:50p MW MC 6 Miller S
Above section 1580 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
1581 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1581 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4127 5:15p–6:35p MW MC 14 Staff
4128 5:15p–6:35p TTh MC 14 Deangelo L T
4129 6:45p–9:50p T MC 14 Deangelo L T
4130 6:45p–9:50p W MC 14 Martin-Tungpala N K
4131 6:45p–9:50p Th MC 14 Kozeracki C A
COUNS 90A, General Internship 1 unit
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.
1585 Arrange-4 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.
1586 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.
1587 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.
1588 Arrange-15 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J