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.
1527 3:00p-4:05p T VA HOSP Burnett S E
Above section 1527 is restricted to poly trauma team patients.
1528 11:15a-1:20p F MC 6 Truglio J L
Above section 1528 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 06.
1529 11:15a-1:20p F MC 6 Nunez-Mason R E
Above section 1529 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 04.
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.
1530 9:00a-10:05a F LS 101 Staff
Above section 1530 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1531 12:45p-1:50p M LS 101 Staff
Above section 1531 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1533 12:45p-1:50p W LS 101 Staff
Above section 1533 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1534 12:45p-1:50p Th MC 14 Staff
Above section 1534 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1535 2:15p-3:20p M MC 6 Kravitz M B
Above section 1535 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1536 2:15p-3:20p T LS 101 Staff
Above section 1536 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1537 2:15p-3:20p W MC 6 Staff
Above section 1537 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1538 2:15p-3:20p Th LS 101 Staff
Above section 1538 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
NEW 3261 3:00p-4:30p F None Nunez D
Above section 3201 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.
NEW 3263 3:00p-4:30p F None Koletty H
Above section 3263 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.
NEW 3265 3:00p-4:30p F None Staff
Above section 3265 is part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets February 29, 2008 - May 30, 2008 at Carson High School, 22328 South Main St, Carson, 90745.
1539 3:45p-4:50p M MC 14 Staff
Above section 1539 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1540 3:45p-4:50p T LS 101 Casillas L
Above section 1540 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
1541 3:45p-4:50p W MC 14 Staff
Above section 1541 is recommended for F-1 Visa students.
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.
1542 8:45a-10:50a F MC 6 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1542 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 04.
1543 8:45a-10:50a F MC 6 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1543 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 06.
1544 12:45p-2:50p W MC 14 Nella M C
Above section 1544 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 13 to Apr 02.
1545 2:15p-4:20p T LA 223 Gausman J M
Above section 1545 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 01.
1546 2:15p-4:20p T LA 223 Gausman J M
Above section 1546 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 03.
4156 6:45p-8:50p T LA 223 Temkin M Z
Above section 4156 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 12 to Apr 01.
4157 6:45p-8:50p T LA 223 Temkin M Z
Above section 4157 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 03.
4158 6:45p-8:50p W LA 223 Boone D K
Above section 4158 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 13 to Apr 02.
4159 6:45p-8:50p W LA 223 Boone D K
Above section 4159 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 16 to Jun 04.
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.
1550 12:45p-2:50p W MC 14 Nella M C
Above section 1550 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 16 to Jun 04.
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.
1551 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 223 Robinson T R
1552 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1553 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1554 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 6 Finch L A
1555 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 223 Sinclair L D
Above section 1555 is for Veterans of the U.S. military. Please see the Veterans’ Program office in the Counseling Complex for more information.
1556 8:00a-11:05a MW BUNDY 216 Lewis M L
Above section 1556 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 04, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1558 8:00a-11:05a F LA 223 Valentine D
1559 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 223 Hanson N J
Above section 1559 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers.
1560 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1561 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 6 Seiden J
1562 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 223 Hanson N J
1563 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
Above section 1563 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
1565 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 101 Akins Raveling D
1566 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 223 Hanson N J
1567 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 6 Seiden J
1568 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 14 Laille N
Above section 1568 is recommended for students with disabilities.
1569 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 6 Cooper D J
1570 12:45p-2:05p MW MAD 105 Lewis M L
Above 1570 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
1571 12:45p-2:05p TTh LA 223 Jimenez P
1572 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 6 Hall T T
Above section 1572 is for participants in the EOP&S program. See www.smc.edu/eops for additional information.
1573 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 6 Hall T T
1574 3:45p-5:05p MW MC 6 Cooper D J
1575 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1575 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1576 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1576 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1577 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1577 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1578 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1578 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3207 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 3207 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4160 5:15p-6:35p MW MC 14 Martin-Tungpala N K
4161 6:30p-9:35p T MC 14 Deangelo L T
NEW 4592 6:45p-9:50p W BUS 201 Roper-Conley C
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.
1596 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.
1597 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.
1598 Arrange-16 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J