Counseling COUN

COUN 24 College Success

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Identification and development of resources that facilitate college success: High-performance learning utilizing information organization and management, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, effective time management, learning styles and strategies and memory theory, goal setting and educational planning, and campus/ community resources.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

COUN 30 Personal Growth and Development

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

AA/AS area 4;

Examination of the psycho-social dynamics of personal growth: Focus on self exploration, learning to make choices, stress and coping, interpersonal relationships, origin and resolution of conflicts and the role of emotions in behavior and health; includes active personal involvement, group interaction, and self–study.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

COUN 57 Career and Life Planning

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

In-depth career and life planning: Self-exploration, identifying values, interests, needs and goals; development of skills for assuming careers and lifestyles over the life span, influence of career choice on the quality of life, and the development of a career action plan. Designed to assist those students considering the transition of a career change or undecided about the selection of a college transfer major.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

COUN 201 Orientation to College: Student Success and Support Program

Units

1

Hours

1 hour lecture

Information for new students: College programs, policies and procedures, campus resources, assessment; and abbreviated Student Educational Plan (SEP).

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 202 Orientation to American Culture and College

Units

1

Hours

1 hour lecture

Introduction of American collegiate life to immigrant and international students: Cultural issues, interpersonal communication skills, navigation of the educational system and campus resources, and strategies of effective study patterns.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 207 Career Exploration

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COUN 207A, 207B or 207C.

Career decision-making, occupational assessment and job search: Exploration of values, skills, and goals leading to realistic career choices; practice in networking, employment research, resume preparation, and interviewing techniques.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 207A Career Exploration

Units

1

Hours

1 hour lecture

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COUN 207.

Career decision making: Exploration and clarification of values, skills, and goals to facilitate informed and realistic career choices, and introduction to personal and occupational assessment tools.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 207B Career Exploration

Units

1

Hours

1 hour lecture

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COUN 207.

Occupational assessment tools: Practice in networking, informational interviews, research on employment opportunities and trends, and resources used in job search.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 207C Career Exploration

Units

1

Hours

1 hour lecture

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COUN 207.

Job search skills: Resumes, cover letters, telephone skills, networking, and interviewing techniques.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 221 Preparing for College/University Transfer

Units

.5-1

Hours

.5 - 1 hours lecture

In-depth information and assistance with the transfer process to four-year colleges and universities: Lower-division major and general education requirements, college/university selection, admission procedures, application deadlines, financial aid, and scholarship information. Students will receive the information necessary to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) for transfer.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 230 Strategies for Personal Development

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

AA/AS area 4;

Examination of theories and principles of personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness: Dynamics of relationships in the areas of friendship, love, family, school, occupations and other group relations. Emphasis on self exploration and developing positive coping strategies

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 521 College Readiness I

Units

0

Hours

4.01 - 8.02 hours lecture

Course study under this section may be repeated three times.

Orientating students to college: Campus resources, college programs, policies and procedures.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COUN 522 College Readiness II

Units

0

Hours

4.01 - 8.02 hours lecture

Course study under this section may be repeated three times.

College success skills: Time management and goal setting skills.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.