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3 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026

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

Peralta GE Areas 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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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)

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