COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

COUNSELING(COUN)COUNSELING (COUN)117COUN 24College Success3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Engl 201BNot open for credit to students who have completedLrnre 24.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCIdentification and development of resources thatfacilitate college success: High-performance learningutilizing information organization and management,critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, effectivetime management, learning styles and strategies andmemory theory, goal setting and educational planning,and campus/community resources. 4930.10CSU area ECOUN 30Personal Growth and Development3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Engl 201B or ESL 21BAcceptable for credit: CSUExamination of the psycho-social dynamics of personalgrowth: Focus on self exploration, learning to makechoices, stress and coping, interpersonal relationships,origin and resolution of conflicts and the role of emotionsin behavior and health; includes active personalinvolvement, group interaction, and self-study. 4930.10AA/AS area 2; CSU area ECOUN 57Career and Life Planning3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Engl 201BNot open for credit to students who have completedLrnre 57.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCIn-depth career and life planning: Self-exploration,identifying values, interests, needs and goals;development of skills for assuming careers and lifestylesover the life span, influence of career choice on thequality of life, and the development of a career actionplan. Designed to assist those students considering thetransition of a career change or undecided about theselection of a college transfer major. 4930.10CSU area ECOUN 200AOrientation to College.5 units, .5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Information for new students: College programs, policiesand procedures, campus resources and assessment.4930.10COUN 200BOrientation to College.5 units, .5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Coun 200AEducational planning and college success skills:Development of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) witha counselor and introduction to topics such as timemanagement, study skills, note-taking, and test-takingtechniques. 4930.10COUN 207ACareer Exploration1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Not open for credit to students who have completed orare currently enrolled in Coun 207.Career decision making: Exploration and clarificationof values, skills, and goals to facilitate informed andrealistic career choices, and introduction to personal andoccupational assessment tools. 4930.10COUN 207BCareer Exploration1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Not open for credit to students who have completed orare currently enrolled in Coun 207.Occupational assessment tools: Practice in networking,informational interviews, research on employmentopportunities and trends, and resources used in jobsearch. 4930.10COUN 207CCareer Exploration1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Not open for credit to students who have completed orare currently enrolled in Coun 207.Job search skills: Resumes, cover letters, telephone skills,and interviewing techniques. 4930.10COUN 221Preparing for College/University Transfer.5 units, .5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)In-depth information and assistance with the transferprocess to four-year colleges and universities: Lowerdivisionmajor and general education requirements,college/university selection, admission procedures,application deadlines, financial aid, and scholarshipinformation. Students will receive the informationnecessary to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP)for transfer. 4930.10