Human Development
7 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
HD 101 College and Life Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101) or placement by multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The ideas and concepts presented will focus on increasing understanding of personal lifestyles and how the college experience, as a learning process, leads to the creation of a successful lifestyle. Emphasis will be placed on raising awareness and assimilating these ideas and concepts into one's everyday habits and routines. This course is designed to explore learning styles and skills (note taking, test taking, organizing and managing resources, reading strategies, memory), health and exercise, communication and relationships, sexuality, stress management, goal setting, and decision making as these topics relate to creating a lifestyle that is personally satisfying and fulfilling. This course will serve our degree seeking students as well as those intent on transferring to a university.
HD 102 Soldiers to Scholars
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The course is for all who have served in a uniformed service, their family members, friends and supporters. Students will learn ways for veterans to adjust to civilian life and to college. The course will present and discuss various campus services and effective strategies useful for college success. These will include, but not be limited to, academic support services, goal setting, note-taking, memory techniques, time and money management, and accessing various service-related benefits. Students will also explore various physical, emotional and psychological reactions to wartime service, whether exposed to combat or not, and how these effect veterans’ civilian readjustment. There will be discussions of various coping mechanisms that will enable veterans to reconnect with loved ones and manage stress and anxiety related to the wartime experience. The course will explore the signs and symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and identify strategies to manage these symptoms. The course will enable students to identify community resources that may enable readjustment to civilian life.
HD 103 Career and Life Planning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provide a thorough study for career development, academic goals, and life planning. This includes assessment tools for identifying personality types, clarifying interests, skills, and values, and establishing college majors and careers. Addresses psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices. Covers decision-making processes, labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, and résumé.
HD 104 College Success for Student Athletes
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 18 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate sports for the first time at AVC. Students learn critical information on athletic eligibility and NCAA transfer requirements and develop a long-term educational plan. Includes skills necessary for college success: time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
HD 105 Personal Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101) or placement by multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to facilitate personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness, along with increasing understanding of oneself and others. The focus is on self-exploration, learning to make choices, and developing coping strategies to enhance growth and development and maximize satisfaction in everyday life. Active personal involvement, group discussion, and a great deal of self-analysis and introspection will be required.
HD 900 College Success and Transfer Exploration
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 contact hours total
This course provides an overview of the fundamental skills necessary for successfully navigating the college environment. This course focuses on essential skills such as effective time management, strategic study techniques, campus resources, and goal setting. Students will also be provided with an overview of the transfer process including discussions on the university admission process, university transfer pathways, and available transfer resources. HD 900 is also part of a local noncredit certificate program.
HD 901 Career Exploration and Development
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 27 contact hours total
This course leads students through a process that will enable them to make satisfying career choices and conduct a successful job search. Students will use career assessments, labor market information, and guided self-reflection to explore potential occupations and career pathways. Emphasis is placed on linking career goals to major selection and developing a plan for employment after college. HD 901 is also part of a local noncredit certificate program.