Personal Development
8 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PD 100 Personal and Career Exploration
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Provides in-depth career direction with an intensive exploration of one's own values, interests, abilities, and an intensive career information search. Instruction includes self-paced materials, lecture, small group discussion, interviews, and input from various campus departments.
PD 101 Success in College
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Assists students in considering individual development with the goal of increasing knowledge of self and others within the college. Topics include self-knowledge and assessment, learning to learn, and making the best use of college resources. This course is not open to students who have received credit for LS 101.
PD 102 Human Relationships
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
An exploration of the dynamics of human relationships with an emphasis on a positive view of human connections, and how individuals relate to one another. Counseling and psychology theories integrated with communication skills are combined to better understand oneself within relationships and how to create positive relationships. (F,S)
PD 103 Identity, Culture & Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Student Success
- Units
- 3
An intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to understanding success in college for Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x students. This course will explore factors which contribute to a successful experience in higher education for Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x students. An examination of the cultural and educational experiences of the Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x communities in the United States. Emphasis on understanding the historical background of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x students in relation to current educational conditions and trends which impact student success.
PD 105 Identity, Culture, & Education
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Examination of psycho-social issues and the development of individual identities to advance learning in American diverse communities. Using race, culture and education as a frame of reference, issues of inequality and social justice are explored to discover their influence on personal development, learning, and agency.
PD 110 College Success Seminar
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
Designed specifically for first-time students to introduce them to the college and its resources. Develops critical awareness of the student's role in the college culture focusing on strategies for achieving academic success. Teaches students to deal effectively with the myriad of academic, personal, and professional choices through interactive learning and practical application. Students will transfer skills and abilities to other courses thereby improving student success.
PD 114 Navigating University Transfer
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- NA
Designed specifically for transfer students to introduce them to information and resources available to facilitate their transfer from Allan Hancock College to four-year colleges and universities. Students will develop critical awareness of research tools and learn to explore transfer possibilities, focus on strategies for selecting schools that fit their academic and personal needs, and design a plan for achieving their transfer goals.
PD 115 Career Planning
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
A career planning course designed to assist students in discovering their basic aptitudes, skills, interests, personality, and values. Uses standardized vocational preference inventories, self-directed search, and career resource research to develop a career and educational plan. (F,S)