Guidance
14 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
GUID 040 College Readiness
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
An introduction to college terms, support services, technology, and personal factors that contribute to academic success to help students make effective decisions regarding major/program of study. As a result of class activities, students will be able to utilize effective interpersonal communication skills to interact with peers and faculty on campus. Topics include understanding the differences between high school and college; students' rights and responsibilities; and how to access academic and student support services offered at Victor Valley College.
GUID 041 Career Exploration
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
Introduction course to help students make effective decisions regarding their career and life choices. Students will gain self-awareness for successful career development and life planning. Topics include personal development and characteristics for work, job search strategies and techniques, labor market trends and developing a career and life action plan.
GUID 042 Educational Planning
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours
This course is designed to help students make effective decisions regarding their educational options that lead to career/job/major opportunities. Students will gain self-awareness and develop techniques for successful career development, life planning, and student educational planning. Topics include understanding higher education structure in California, programs of study offered at Victor Valley College, transfer requirements and major preparation, and developing a student educational plan that will lead to career/job placement.
GUID 049 The Transfer Process
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course provides an introduction to the transfer process, equipping students with practical knowledge and skills to help successfully transfer to a four-year institution. Students will learn how to set long-term educational goals, navigate transfer requirements, and develop a personalized transfer plan to successfully transition to a four-year college or university.
GUID 50 College Success
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This survey course is designed to introduce personal management and study techniques that are commonly applied among successful college students. This course emphasizes concepts such as the learning process, time management, note taking, efficient textbook reading, memory development and effective test-taking. Grade option. Grade Option.
GUID 51 Orientation to College
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This class is designed to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge and orientation to the policies, procedures, and academic and support services available at Victor Valley College. Grade Option.
GUID 66 Peer Advising Techniques
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
This course is designed to provide peer advising techniques; familiarize students with campus policies and procedures; review student rights and responsibilities; understand campus resources; and develop helping skills that will prepare peer advisors to assist other students. Pass/No Pass.
GUID 81 Career Planning: Stage I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course is intended to assist students with the career planning process. Stage I focuses on the building of self-awareness through career assessments, skills identification, and exploration of personal values and interests. A $20 course materials fee is required. Grade Option.
GUID 82 Career Planning: Stage II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course is intended to assist students with the career planning process. Stage II focuses on decision making, major exploration, occupational research, and understanding the job market. Grade Option.
GUID 101 First Year Experience
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL 101.0
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This comprehensive course integrates personal growth, academic and career success with problem solving, critical and creative thinking. The course focuses on the following topics: life management, goal setting, career decision making, educational planning, college requirements and expectations, instructor-student interaction, cultural diversity, health maintenance, stress management, campus resources, learning styles, and strategies including lecture note-taking, test taking, and concentration. Grade Option.
GUID 103 Career Exploration and Life Planning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to assist students considering a career change or those undecided on a college major. An in-depth guide to creating career options throughout life. Topics include factors that affect career choice; self-assessment of personality, interest, skills, and values; career development over the life span; professional skills and techniques; and influence of career choice on family and relationships. Emphasis will be placed on personal growth through assessment, career research, goal setting, and decision making.
GUID 105 Personal & Career Success
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL 101.0
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intensive course is designed to assist second-year and re-entry students in obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and reach their personal goals and achieve college and career success. Topics covered include 21st century skills, goal-setting and success, managing life transitions, a holistic approach to health and wellness, human potential, diversity in the world, leadership, and financial awareness. Grade Option.
GUID 107 Learning Strategies and Study Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL 101.0
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This comprehensive course focuses on brain-based learning strategies that develop self-regulatory learning: discovering self-motivation; gaining self-awareness; developing emotional intelligence; employing interdependence; accepting personal responsibility; applying active listening, reading and note-taking; monitoring performance; and developing a growth mindset that believes in self. Students will combine theory and practice to become successful learners and successful college students. Grade Option.
GUID 128 Special Topics
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
n/a. .