Guidance
3 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GUID 2 Essentials of Student Success
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed to increase student proficiency and retention in college. Topics include: learning styles, study and time management techniques, motivation, library research methods, critical thinking, memory and reading strategies, and exploration of college services. Helps students develop the personal and interpersonal communication skills critical to becoming responsible learners. Introduces students to the various segments of higher education and campus culture.
GUID 3 Career Exploration and Life Planning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Career and life planning for students seeking direction in setting life, academic and career goals. Use of a psychological-social perspective highlights the person environment dynamics influential in the preparation for a fulfilling career and personal development. Topics include problem-solving approaches; evaluation of values, interests, abilities, skills, and personality characteristics; intensive career investigation; self-marketing skill development; psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices; academic learning strategies; college and life skills; diversity; and assessment of personal characteristics related to educational success.
GUID 507 Opening Doors to Student Effectiveness
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
Designed for returning and continuing students to address the academic and personal challenges of student effectiveness. Various assessment tools are employed to identify and evaluate student preparation and attitude for a successful college experience. Positive growth and self-motivation strategies are explored, with a special focus on developing an educational plan and life goals. Students address previously employed learning skills and methods to evaluate their effectiveness. New and improved methods of study, time management, and the utilization of college support programs are mastered and applied. This course is designed for students in the Opening Doors to Excellence program.