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.
1190 10:30a-11:45a MW LA 223 Cooper D J
Above section 1190 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 12. Above section 1190 is part of the Young Collegians Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. Please call (310) 434-3501 for additional information.
1191 4:00p-7:05p T BUNDY 328 Battaglia L
Above section 1191 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 1191 is recommended for pre-nursing and currently enrolled nursing students.
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.
1192 9:00a-10:00a MW LA 223 Ostorga D
Above section 1192 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 12. Above section 1192 is part of the FYI Summer Bridge program and is limited to program participants. For more information, visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call (310) 434-8101.
1193 9:00a-10:00a MW LS 105 Gutierrez V M
Above section 1193 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 12. Above section 1193 is part of the FYI Summer Bridge program and is limited to program participants. For more information, visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call (310) 434-8101.
1194 9:00a-10:00a TTh LS 105 Tilley Rosilynn E
Above section 1194 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 07 to Aug 13. Above section 1194 is part of the FYI Summer Bridge program and is limited to program participants. For more information visit the Welcome Center at Cayton 110 or call 9310) 434-8101.
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.
1195 8:30a-11:35a T LA 223 Fox M P
1196 8:30a-11:35a F LA 223 Maness J I
4042 6:30p-8:35p T MC 14 Boone D K
Above section 4042 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 11.
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.
1197 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1198 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUNDY 228 Valentine D
Above section 1198 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 1198 is for participants of the EOPS and Pico Partnership/SSS programs. Please call (310) 434-4268 to enroll.
1199 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUNDY 216 Nunez-Mason R E
Above section 1199 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1200 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh MC 14 Galindo O A
1201 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LS 105 Staff
1202 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh MC 6 Staff
1203 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh LA 223 Cooper D J
1204 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1204 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1205 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1205 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1206 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
Above section 1206 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1207 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
Above section 1207 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1211 Arrange-8 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J
Above section 1211 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
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.
1212 Arrange-15 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J
Above section 1212 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
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.
1213 Arrange-23 Hours LV 161 Rothman V J
Above section 1213 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
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.
1214 Arrange-30 Hours M LV 161 Rothman V J
Above section 1214 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 10.