{ "college": "gavilan-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "GUID", "name": "Guidance [Counseling Department]", "sourceUrl": "https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4259/4260/4295", "courses": [ { "code": "GUID 1", "subject": "GUID", "number": "1", "title": "Self-Assessment and Career Development", "units": "3", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to assist the student in learning more about personal values, personality, interests, exploration of career choice, and occupational opportunities through the use of various personal assessment instruments. The delivery options for this course also include online and self-paced formats.", "notes": [ "Grading: Standard Letter Grade" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/summer-2026/guid/#guid-1", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-1", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-1", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 6", "subject": "GUID", "number": "6", "title": "Life Skills for Higher Education", "units": "2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Evaluation and application of academic study methods to achieve subject matter mastery. Development of critical thinking skills, and application of reading, writing, note taking and test taking methods to improve personal strategies. Exploration of personal lifestyle and health factors, including the causes and management of stress, as it relates to academic success. Assessment of academic and career goals, selection of majors, and development of education plans. Topics covered include creative and realistic goal setting, academic and life management, college and community resources, library and Internet use, time management, and techniques to reduce math and science anxiety. This class will address a multitude of cultural learning styles, with emphasis on attaining professional, personal and academic goals in a diverse society. Topics from developmental psychology, learning theory and personality theory.", "notes": [ "Grading: Standard Letter Grade" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-6", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-6", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 23", "subject": "GUID", "number": "23", "title": "Independent Study", "units": "1-2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.", "notes": [ "Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 27", "subject": "GUID", "number": "27", "title": "Contemporary Leadership", "units": "3", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Do you think of yourself as a leader? Through review of theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to examine your personal values, cultural identity, personality, temperament, motivation and define your own leadership actions and aspirations. You will learn about California Community Colleges’ decision-making process, effective communication styles, ethics, learning agility, and power. Finally, using the five leadership practices and ten commitments defined by James Kouzes and Barry Posner and reviewing Robert’s Rules of Order, you will be able to identify concrete actions you can take to become an exemplary leader and run effective meetings. The skills you will learn in this course are directly applicable to your academic, personal, and professional life and will demonstrate that anyone can be a leader regardless of age or experience.", "notes": [ "Grading: Standard Letter Grade" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/summer-2026/guid/#guid-27", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 28", "subject": "GUID", "number": "28", "title": "Tutor Training", "units": "1", "advisory": "Student must be hired by campus program or receive instructor approval to enroll in course", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to meet the College Reading Learning Association (CRLA) - International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) requirements for Certified Tutor, Level 1 and Level 2. The purpose of this course is to provide training in effective individual and group tutoring skills, attitudes, and behaviors. This course will provide opportunities to practice and analyze these topics and will provide a foundation in how people learn and cultural diversity and opportunities to analyze how learning theories and cultural diversity apply to tutoring. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Student must be hired by campus program or receive instructor approval to enroll in course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/summer-2026/guid/#guid-28", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-28", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 210", "subject": "GUID", "number": "210", "title": "First Year College Student Seminar", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Students will acquaint themselves with college and university requirements, educational alternatives, and strategies for academic success. This will include an orientation to college programs, services, policies and facilities. Students will develop an individualized education plan and class schedule, and/or enroll in first semester classes. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.", "notes": [ "Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 22", "subject": "GUID", "number": "22", "title": "Field Work and Service", "units": "0.5-1", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a pass/no pass course. REQUIRED: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 530", "subject": "GUID", "number": "530", "title": "Job Readiness", "units": "3", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to provide a comprehensive, well-organized approach to assist individuals with the identification of occupational choices and the development of job readiness skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment in a competitive or supported work setting. May be repeated twice for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.", "notes": [ "Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 550", "subject": "GUID", "number": "550", "title": "Supervised Tutoring", "units": "0", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Under the supervision of learning center faculty coordinators, students receive learning assistance in areas of academic need, utilizing individual or small group tutoring. Students receive support or tutoring from tutors who have demonstrated competence in a specific subject, skill, or discipline and who have successfully completed a tutor training course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Non Credit Ungradeable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/summer-2026/guid/#guid-550", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 557", "subject": "GUID", "number": "557", "title": "Learning Skills Evaluation", "units": "0.5", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides an evaluation of the student's cognitive/perceptual abilities and basic skills academic achievement. The evaluation results are used to determine the student's eligibility for Learning Disabilities Services, to develop individual educational plans, and to improve the student's understanding of their own learning strengths and weaknesses. The evaluation is conducted on a one-to-one basis by appointment. Students receive skills training to assist them with their learning difficulties. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-557", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-557", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 558A", "subject": "GUID", "number": "558A", "title": "Introduction to Learning Skills Laboratory", "units": "0.5-2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "The Learning Skills Laboratory (Intro) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodation Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for students who need one to one assistance. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/ open exit course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-558a", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-558a", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 558B", "subject": "GUID", "number": "558B", "title": "Intermediate Learning Skills Laboratory", "units": "0.5-2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "The Learning Skills Laboratory (Intermediate) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for students who need minimal assistance. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/or certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/open exit course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/summer-2026/guid/#guid-558b", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-558b", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-558b", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 558C", "subject": "GUID", "number": "558C", "title": "Advanced Learning Skills Laboratory", "units": "0.5-2", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "The Learning Skills Laboratory (Advanced) is designed to assist students who are eligible to receive Learning Disabilities Services and/or have demonstrated academic deficits. The course content is individualized and based on Academic Accommodations Plans (AAP) which are developed for each student. Students receive supplemental instruction, academic support, and learning strategy suggestions appropriate for their individual cognitive, perceptual, and academic strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed for more independent students. Units earned do not count toward the associate degree and/certificate requirements. This is a pass/no pass course. May be repeated as necessary based on measurable progress as documented in the Academic Accommodations Plan. This is an open entry/ open exit course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/guid/#guid-558c", "subject": "GUID" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/guid/#guid-558c", "subject": "GUID" } ] }, { "code": "GUID 560", "subject": "GUID", "number": "560", "title": "College Orientation and Success Skills", "units": "1", "advisory": "Completion of GUID 557 or demonstrated academic deficit", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed to help new college students in the Accessible Education Center learn about Gavilan College and how to be a successful college student. Students will explore and learn about their own individual learning styles and investigate positive practices and strategies in order to be successful. The course content includes learning about college resources and services, understanding general education, graduation requirements and transfer requirements, self advocacy, organizational skills, fundamental critical thinking, and college orientation and survival skills. ADVISORY: Completion of GUID 557 or demonstrated academic deficit.", "notes": [ "Grading: Standard Letter Grade" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 566", "subject": "GUID", "number": "566", "title": "Directed Study Laboratory in Transfer Level Math", "units": "1", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed for students who have demonstrated difficulty mastering Transfer Level Math skills and who are eligible to receive Learning Disability Services. Students will take a hands-on approach to learning by using mathematical reasoning and formulae to solve problems and complete projects. Using descriptive analysis and presentation of material in a concrete, multi-sensory manner, the lab allows opportunity for immediate practice, questions, repetition and review. This is a pass/no pass course.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 600", "subject": "GUID", "number": "600", "title": "Introduction to Job Coaching", "units": "0", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This introductory course identifies the responsibilities of a job coach assisting individuals with disabilities in an employment setting. This course is intended for individuals who would like to pursue careers in the vocational and rehabilitative fields and assist people with disabilities to join or re-enter the workforce.", "notes": [ "Grading: Non Credit" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 601", "subject": "GUID", "number": "601", "title": "Advanced Job Coaching", "units": "0", "advisory": "GUID 600", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course provides advanced implementation of job coach techniques and strategies for individuals with disabilities in an employment setting. This course is intended for individuals who are employed or have previous experience as a job coach in the vocational and rehabilitative fields. ADVISORY: GUID 600", "notes": [ "Grading: Non Credit" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "GUID 700", "subject": "GUID", "number": "700", "title": "Online Basic Academic Skills", "units": "0", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed for students who want to improve their basic academic skills through the use of appropriate online software. The online program is a comprehensive resource for diagnosing and remediating students' basic skills. Modules include: Reading (Comprehension and Vocabulary), Language Arts, Math, Science and Writing. Course content is based on individual student need. This course may be repeated.", "notes": [ "Grading: Non Credit" ], "offered": [] } ] }