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COUN 10 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
Orientation to the structures of higher education. Exposure to college resources and educational planning. Introduction to students' matriculation rights and responsibilities. Completion of placement assessment recommended.

Syllabus/Web Site: Aldas, S.; Duran, A.; Griffith, B.; Lopez, G.; Quintanar, E.; Rosas, I.;

COUN 11 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND COLLEGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Analysis of college success factors and learning styles for student achievement. Development of strategies for success in educational and work environments. Organizing tasks involved when studying and and the tools to do it.

Syllabus/Web Site: Aldas, S.; Griffth, B.

COUN 12 PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A comprehensive course that integrates personal and professional growth through the development of effective communication skills, positive self-image and self-esteem, and strategies for problem solving and decision making. Analysis of life course events such as the development of career and educational objectives. Emphasis is on personal health assessment and strategies for coping with stress.

Syllabus/Web Site: Chang, Y.; Duran, A.; Gonzalez, M.; Griffth, B.; Kaiama, E.; Martin, H.; McClellan, M.; Quintanar, E.; Rosas, I.; Sanchez, L.

COUN 17 CAREER PLANNING

Career research and planning using assessments of interests, values, skills, and temperament. Exploration of job duties and educational/training requirements. Job search skills.

Syllabus/Web Site: Anderson, J.; Kaiama, E.; Lopez, G.; Rosas, I.; Thomas, C.