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