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.
1528 2:30p-3:35p Th VA HOSP Burnett S E
Above section 1528 is intended for poly trauma patients.
1529 11:15a-1:20p F LA 223 Ostorga D
Above section 1529 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 30 to Dec 18.
1530 11:15a-1:20p F LA 223 Nunez-Mason R E
Above section 1530 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 04 to Oct 23.
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.
1531 9:00a-10:05a F HSS 203 Staff
Above section 1531 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1532 11:15a-12:20p F HSS 203 Staff
Above section 1532 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1533 12:45p-1:50p M LV 160 Staff
Above section 1533 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1534 12:45p-1:50p W LV 160 Staff
Above section 1534 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1535 12:45p-1:50p Th MC 8 Staff
Above section 1535 is recommeded for F-1 visa students.
1536 2:15p-3:20p M LS 101 Staff
Above section 1536 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
NEW 3292 2:15p-3:20p T LS 101 Staff
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.
1539 3:45p-4:50p M LS 101 Staff
Above section 1539 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1540 3:45p-4:50p T LS 101 Staff
Above section 1540 is recommended for F-1 visa students.
1541 3:45p-4:50p W MC 1 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 BUS 106 Maness J I
Above section 1542 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 04 to Oct 23.
1543 8:45a-10:50a F BUS 106 Maness J I
Above section 1543 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 30 to Dec 18.
1544 12:45p-2:50p M LA 223 Nella M C
Above section 1544 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 19.
1545 12:45p-2:50p W LA 223 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1545 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 02 to Oct 21.
1546 12:45p-2:50p W LA 223 Cohn-Schneider R
Above section 1546 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 28 to Dec 16.
1547 2:15p-4:20p T LA 223 Gausman J M
Above section 1547 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 20.
1548 2:15p-4:20p T LA 223 Gausman J M
Above section 1548 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 15.
4122 6:45p-8:50p T LS 101 Temkin M Z
Above section 4122 meets for 8 weeks, Sep 01 to Oct 20.
4123 6:45p-8:50p T LS 101 Temkin M Z
Above section 4123 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 27 to Dec 15.
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.
1553 12:45p-2:50p M LA 223 Nella M C
Above section 1553 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 14.
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.
1554 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 223 Robinson T R
1555 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1556 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 6 Valentine D
1557 8:00a-9:20a MW PAC 103 Fox M P
Above 1557 section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street.
1558 8:00a-9:20a MW MC 8 Huerta M C
1559 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1560 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 223 Finch L A
1561 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 6 Sinclair L D
Above section 1561 is for Veteran’s of the U.S. Military. Please see the Veteran’s Program Office in the Counseling Complex for more information.
1562 8:00a-9:20a TTh LS 101 Jimenez P W
Above section 1562 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
1563 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 8 Nakao P O
1564 8:00a-9:20a TTh AET 208 Staff
Above section 1564 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
1565 8:00a-9:20a TTh MC 16 Staff
1566 8:00a-11:05a MW BUNDY 216 Lewis M L
Above section 1566 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1567 8:00a-11:05a MW BUNDY 216 Lewis M L
Above section 1567 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1568 8:00a-11:05a F LA 223 Fox M P
1569 8:00a-11:05a F MC 6 Valentine D
1570 8:00a-11:05a F MC 8 Huerta M C
1571 8:00a-11:05a F LS 101 Dowd T Y
1572 8:00a-11:05a F MC 14 Staff
1573 9:00a-12:05p Sat MC 14 Montes De Vegas A
1574 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 223 Hanson N J
Above section 1574 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers.
1575 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 14 Galindo O A
1576 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 6 Valentine D
1577 9:30a-10:50a MW MC 8 Trejo A D
1578 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 101 Blackburn R K
Above section 1578 is recommended for varsity student athletes. For more information call the Athletics Department at (310) 434-4311.
1579 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 8 Staff
1580 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 223 Hanson N J
1581 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1582 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 6 Hall T T
Above section 1582 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
1583 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 101 Akins Raveling D
3260 11:15a-12:35p MW PAC 105 Huerta M C
Above 3260 section meets at the Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street.
1584 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 223 Hanson N J
1585 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 6 Seiden J
1586 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 8 Cooper D J
1587 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 14 Laille N
Above section 1587 is part of the Center for Students with Disabilities. See Special Programs section of the schedule for information about the Center for Students with Disabilities.
1588 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 8 Lewis M L
1589 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 6 Seiden J
1590 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 6 Jain D
1591 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 101 Bedworth S M
1592 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 14 Roper-Conley C
Above section 1592 is recommended for varsity student athletes. for more information call the Athletics Department at (310) 434-4311.
1593 2:15p-3:35p MW MC 14 Bedworth S M
1594 2:15p-3:35p MW MC 8 Cooper D J
1595 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 6 Hanrahan C M
Above section 1595 is for participants of the EOPS program. See www.smc.edu/eops for additional information.
1596 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 8 Jain D
1597 3:45p-5:05p MW MC 8 Cooper D J
1598 3:45p-5:05p TTh MC 6 Bedworth S M
1599 3:45p-5:05p TTh LA 239 Carrillo S
1600 3:45p-5:05p TTh MC 8 Staff
1601 3:45p-6:50p MW MC 6 Miller S
Above section 1601 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
1602 3:45p-6:50p MW MC 6 Miller S
Above section 1602 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
1603 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1603 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
1604 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1604 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
1605 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Penchansky A E
Above section 1605 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details. Above section 1605 is recommended for pre-nursing and concurrently enrolled nursing students.
1606 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1606 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details. Above section 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.
1607 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1607 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
1608 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1608 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
4124 5:15p-6:35p MW MC 14 Carrillo S
4125 5:15p-6:35p TTh MC 14 Dodge S H
4126 6:45p-9:50p T MC 14 Stripe J L
4127 6:45p-9:50p T BUNDY 235 Njoku R
Above section 4127 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4128 6:45p-9:50p W MC 14 Martin-Tungpala N K
4129 6:45p-9:50p Th MC 14 Fox M P
COUNS 90A, General Internship 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be a continuing SMC student who completed 6 or more units in the Spring 2009 semester.
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.
This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Please visit the Career Services Center for help and information if you are unable to enroll in this course.
1628 Arrange-4 Hours SS 103 Rothman V J
COUNS 90B, General Internship 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be a continuing SMC student who completed 6 or more units in the Spring 2009 semester.
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.
This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Please visit the Career Services Center for help and information if you are unable to enroll in this course.
1629 Arrange-8 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J
COUNS 90C, General Internship 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be a continuing SMC student who completed 6 or more units in the Spring 2009 semester.
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.
This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Please visit the Career Services Center for help and information if you are unable to enroll in this course.
1630 Arrange-12 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J
COUNS 90D, General Internship 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Students must be a continuing SMC student who completed 6 or more units in the Spring 2009 semester.
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.
This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Please visit the Career Services Center for help and information if you are unable to enroll in this course.
1631 Arrange-15 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J