# Counseling (COUNS) courses

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=88

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### COUNS-10 — College Success

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 8 sections (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/couns.md)

Study skills and knowledge necessary for college success including time management, memory techniques, note taking, reading skills, test taking skills, critical thinking, writing, learning, diversity, communication skills, career planning, assessment, use of technology and other resources. (L)

### COUNS-25 — Career Planning and Development

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/couns.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Course not open for credit to students with credit in GNBUS-25.

Survey of techniques of career exploration and selection. In the context of a study of the changes that occur during a typical life span, each student will construct a personal profile of current and projected interests, aptitudes, skills, values, personality, and life and personal circumstances. (L)

### COUNS-30 — Transfer Preparation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Preparation and planning for a successful transfer to a university; the UC and CSU systems, private university systems in California, HBCU, and out-of-state colleges and universities. Students will evaluate universities based on research about degrees offered, transfer guarantee programs, geographic location, transfer requirements and opportunities, including Western University Exchange, the application process, housing, financial aid, scholarship and support services. (L) Grades are P/NP Option.

### COUNS-35 — College Study Skills

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Improvement of study skills including proper college mindset, goal setting, learning styles, memory, reading comprehension, note taking, time management, test taking strategies, public speaking, critical thinking, and basic writing skills. (L) Grades are P/NP Only.

### COUNS-40 — Happiness and Well-being

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

A course that explores the roots of a happy and meaningful life. Students will engage in practical lessons from the science of positive psychology and other related psychological theories such as, neurobiology, humanistic psychology, mindfulness, meditation, FLOW & eco-psychology. The course will offer students practical strategies for tapping into and nurturing their own happiness, including activities that foster social and emotional well-being. Grades are P/NP Option.

### COUNS-52 — Pre-Employment Skills Training

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Exploration of various skills and methods vital to obtaining and retaining employment, including: developing positive attitudes, resumes, job seeking and interviewing techniques. (L) Grades are P/NP Only.