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, 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.

1523   2:00p-3:05p Th   VA HOSP   Burnett S E

Above section 1523 is intended for poly trauma team patients.

1524   11:15a-1:20p F   LA 223   Staff

Above section 1524 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.

1525   11:15a-1:20p F   LA 223   Nunez-Mason R E

Above section 1525 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.

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.

1526   9:00a-10:05a F   LS 101   Staff

Above section 1526 is recommended for students on an F-1 Visa.

1527   11:15a-12:20p T   LS 101   Staff

Above section 1527 is recommended for F-1 Visa students enrolled in ESL 10. Above section 1527 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1528   12:45p-1:50p M   MC 14   Staff

Above section 1528 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1529   12:45p-1:50p W   MC 6   Staff

Above section 1529 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1530   12:45p-1:50p Th   MC 6   Staff

Above section 1530 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1531   2:15p-3:20p M   LS 101   Kravitz M B

Above section 1531 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1532   2:15p-3:20p W   MC 6   Staff

Above section 1532 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1533   2:15p-3:20p Th   LS 101   Staff

Above section 1533 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

NEW 3455    3:00p-4:30p    F    Carson    Koletty H

Above section 3455 meets September 19, 2008 - December 19, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

NEW 3456    3:00p-4:30p    F    Carson     Caceras T

Above section 3456 meets September 19, 2008 - December 19, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.

1534   3:45p-4:50p M   LS 101   Staff

Above section 1534 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1535   3:45p-4:50p T   LS 101   Casillas L

Above section 1535 is recommended for students on a F-1 Visa.

1536   3:45p-4:50p W   MC 14   Staff

Above section 1536 is recommended for students on a 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.

1537   8:45a-10:50a F   LS 117   Maness J I

Above section 1537 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 17.

1538   8:45a-10:50a F   LS 117   Maness J I

Above section 1538 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 12.

1539   12:45p-2:50p M   MC 6   Nella M C

Above section 1539 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 13.

1540   12:45p-2:50p W   LS 101   Cohn-Schneider R

Above section 1540 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 15.

1541   12:45p-2:50p W   LS 101   Cohn-Schneider R

Above section 1541 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 10.

1542   2:15p-4:20p T   LA 223   Gausman J M

Above section 1542 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 26 to Oct 14.

1543   2:15p-4:20p T   LS 119   Gausman J M

Above section 1543 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 09.

4150   6:45p-8:50p T   LS 101   Boone D K

Above section 4150 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 26 to Oct 14.

4151   6:45p-8:50p T   LS 101   Temkin M Z

Above section 4151 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 09.

4152   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Fox M P

Above section 4152 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 15.

4153   6:45p-8:50p W   LA 223   Fox M P

Above section 4153 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 10.

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.

1547   12:45p-2:50p M   MC 6   Nella M C

Above section 1547 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 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, 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.

1548   8:00a-9:20a MW   LA 223   Robinson T R

1549   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

1550   8:00a-9:20a MW   BUS 105   Njoku R

Above section 1550 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.

1551   8:00a-9:20a MW   MC 6   Bonilla D

1552   8:00a-9:20a MW   MAD 200   Fox M P

Above 1552 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

NEW 3367    8:00a-9:20a MW    HSS 254    Huerta M C

1553   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MC 14   Galindo O A

1554   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 223   Finch L A

1555   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MC 6   Sinclair L D

Above section 1555 is for Veterans of the U.S. military. Please contact the Veteran’s program office in the Counseling Complex for more information.

1556   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 101   Hugo E B

   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 101   Simmons B

1557   8:00a-9:20a TTh   BUNDY 216   Ortiz Su

Above section 1557 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1558   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 214   Staff

1559   8:00a-9:20a TTh   MAD 200   Jimenez P W

Above 1559 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1560   8:00a-9:20a TTh   AET 208   Valentine D

Above section 1560 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1561   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1561 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 15, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1562   8:00a-11:05a MW   BUNDY 216   Lewis M L

Above section 1562 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1563   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 223   Finch L A

1564   8:00a-11:05a F   BUS 105   Cruz C S

1565   8:00a-11:05a F   MC 6   Valentine D

1566   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 236   Staff

1567   8:00a-11:05a F   LA 243   Gonzalez R

1568   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 105   Dodge S H

1569   9:00a-12:05p Sat   MC 14   Martin-Tungpala N K

1570   9:30a-10:50a MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

Above section 1570 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers.

1571   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 14   Galindo O A

1572   9:30a-10:50a MW   BUS 105   Njoku R

Above section 1572 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.

1573   9:30a-10:50a MW   MC 6   Seiden J

1574   9:30a-10:50a MW   HSS 254   Huerta M C

1575   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 223   Hanson N J

1576   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 14   Galindo O A

Above section 1576 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1577   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MC 6   Hall T T

Above section 1577 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

1578   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 101   Akins Raveling D

1579   9:30a-10:50a TTh   MAD 200   Jimenez P W

Above 1579 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1580   9:30a-10:50a TTh   AET 208   Valentine D

Above section 1580 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

NEW 3351    9:30a-10:50a MW    MC 9    Blackburn R K

Above section 3351 is recommended for college athletes.

1581   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 223   Hanson N J

1582   11:15a-12:35p MW   MC 6   Seiden J

1583   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 214   Cooper D J

1584   11:15a-12:35p TTh   MC 6   Hall T T

Above section 1584 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. Above section 1584 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1585   12:45p-2:05p MW   MC 11   Lewis M L

1586   12:45p-2:05p TTh   HSS 105    Belloso S A

Above section 1586 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.

1587   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 101   Roper-Conley C

Above section 1587 is recommended for varsity student athletes. For more information call the Athletics department at (310) 434-4311.

1588   12:45p-2:05p TTh   MC 14   Staff

1589   2:15p-3:35p MW   MC 14   Bedworth S E

1590   2:15p-3:35p MW   LA 223   Cooper D J

1591   2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 6   Bedworth S E

1592   2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 14   Staff

1593   3:45p-5:05p MW   LA 223   Cooper D J

1594   3:45p-5:05p TTh   MC 6   Bedworth S E

1595   3:45p-5:05p TTh   MC 14   Staff

1596   3:45p-6:50p MW   MC 6   Miller S

Above section 1596 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 15.

1597   3:45p-6:50p MW   MC 6   Miller S

Above section 1597 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10.

NEW 3364    3:45p-5:05p TTh   HSS 153    Matthews J

1598   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

Above section 1598 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1599   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

Above section 1599 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1600   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

Above section 1600 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1601   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

Above section 1601 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1602   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

Above section 1602 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

1603   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

Above section 1603 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).

4154   5:15p-6:35p MW   MC 14   Paddock J

4155   5:15p-6:35p TTh   MC 14   Murphy Da J

4156   6:45p-9:50p T   MC 14   Montes De Vegas A

4157   6:45p-9:50p T   BUNDY 235   Fox M P

Above section 4157 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

4158   6:45p-9:50p W   MC 14   Martin-Tungpala N K

4159   6:45p-9:50p Th   MC 14   Stripe J L

COUNS 90A, General Internship    1 unit

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in 7 units if not a continuing SMC student.

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.

1620   Arrange-4 Hours    SS 103   Rothman V J

COUNS 90B, General Internship    2 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in 7 units if not a continuing SMC student.

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.

1621   Arrange-8 Hours    LV 161   Rothman V J

COUNS 90C, General Internship    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in 7 units if not a continuing SMC student.

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.

1622   Arrange-12 Hours    LV 161   Rothman V J

COUNS 90D, General Internship    4 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in 7 units if not a continuing SMC student..

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.

1623   Arrange-15 Hours    LV 161   Rothman V J

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