Counseling
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.
COUN 30 Personal Growth and Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
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.