Human Career Development

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe and choose college options related to educational goals.
• explain campus policies and procedures that relate to academic success.
• locate and use varied campus resources.
• state academic and career goals based on assessments, values, and experiences.
• utilize skills and examine barriers that impact student success.
• evaluate achievement of goals and objectives based on performance in course work.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• assess and evaluate a variety of skills, ideas, and techniques for academic success.
• discover, locate, utilize, and describe a variety of campus support services.
• differentiate and apply stress management strategies and techniques.
• compare and adopt sound health practices.
• discover and employ effective communication skills, in person and through the use of technology.
• research, contrast, and practice planning and decision-making processes.
• contrast, compare, discuss, and recognize academically successful and non-successful behaviors.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify academic and student service programs.
• list college academic requirements.
• describe policy and regulations ensuring students have the knowledge to be successful.
• identify educational goals.
• create a personal education plan with a counselor.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• analyze their own attitudes toward studying and current study skills or habits.
• demonstrate appropriate time management.
• practice appropriate goal setting skills.
• apply note-taking methodology and incorporate these techniques into lecture notes.
• employ reading techniques such as systematically marking and taking study notes on a college level textbook.
• identify the components of memorization and practice memory and concentration techniques.
• demonstrate test-taking strategies, including how to prepare for and take exams.
• describe personal learning styles and how they impact study methods and life experience.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify personal skills, attitudes, and techniques that support one's goals.
• identify campus and community resources to support one's goals and success.
• develop independent living skills, which include health and wellness, to support success on a college campus.
• acquire skills to address challenges that may impact student success, such as managing transportation, childcare, and medication.
• practice self-sufficient daily living skills to enhance punctuality, attendance, and assignments.
• utilize study skills techniques congruent with one's own personal learning style, such as flash cards, highlighters, or recorders.
• apply conflict resolution skills to interpersonal relationships.
• use technology such as computer, email, and the Internet.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• assess student success strategies and identify techniques and campus resources to build effective learning skills in areas such as: textbook reading, note taking, memory skills, exam preparation, and exam taking.
• distinguish among different learning styles (i.e. auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and/or read/write) in identifying personal learning preference(s).
• locate and identify campus programs and support services.
• incorporate campus rules and requirements for degree and transfer planning.
• analyze and choose effective communication skills that apply to the academic, career, and/or personal life issues.
• demonstrate measurable goal-setting and decision-making skills.
• recognize the various elements of diversity on our campus.
• demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• demonstrate personal wellness skills such as stress reduction and health maintenance.
• discriminate between effective and non-effective goal and life planning skills.
• formulate and implement appropriate interpersonal skills and conflict resolution strategies.
• appraise and select the most appropriate modes of instruction for personal learning success.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain the transfer process as it pertains to both lower and upper division transfer admissions.
• compare and contrast various four-year institutions to include the California State University, the University of California, private/independent colleges and universities, and public institutions outside of California.
• compose a statement of purpose for transfer admissions and/or scholarships.
• construct an educational plan that reflects admission, general education, and major requirements for a major of study offered at a four-year institution.
• discuss the differences and similarities between transfer general education patterns including CSU-GE Breadth, IGETC, and campus-specific general education requirements.
• evaluate how individual preferences, skills, interests, and values impact the choice of academic major and educational/career goals.
• research financial aid and other financial resources to help maximize the affordability of a college education.
• define and identify common student support services offered at community colleges and at four-year institutions.
• access and navigate online resources pertinent to student transfer including, but not limited to ASSIST, California Colleges, AICCU, UC Pathways, Cal State Apply, and Eureka.
• define and identify opportunities for student involvement to include participation in student organizations, internships/co-operatives, and other activities that supplement the undergraduate experience.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• interpret and appraise their own skills, interests, and personality characteristics.
• identify values and skills in relation to careers of interest.
• analyze and apply the principles of decision making.
• describe types of careers and associate skills and interests.
• research occupational information.
• develop a plan to achieve academic and career goals.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• research various career fields.
• identify skills necessary to be competitive in today's job market.
• identify present and future employment trends.
• set specific educational and career goals.
• define obstacles to decision making and develop strategies to overcome those obstacles.
• examine effective job search and interviewing strategies.
• develop and refine interviewing skills.
• write a professional resume and cover letter.
• research work experience and internship opportunities.
• research and identify professional networks and associations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explore healthcare and healthcare-related occupations.
• identify career interests, skills, values, and personal traits and their relationship to healthcare and healthcare-related occupations.
• describe the educational requirements and prerequisites needed for admission into various healthcare and healthcare-related occupations.
• investigate academic and licensure requirements for selected healthcare and healthcare-related occupations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• prepare a resume for a chosen health field.
• set realistic health career goals.
• describe the educational requirements of a chosen health career.
• create an educational plan to reflect chosen goal.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe and demonstrate the role and purposes of peer mentors and the characteristics of effective peer-led sessions.
• assess mentee's personal strengths and weaknesses with college-level learning strategies and life skills.
• demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• demonstrate collaborative learning and facilitative strategies.
• describe policies, resources, and programs for referring students.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe the rationale behind specific learning strategies and accommodations.
• evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses for learning, and describe strategies and appropriate educational interventions to facilitate academic success.
• identify and apply strategies for academic and personal success: life planning skills, organization, time management, self-advocacy, general and adaptive technology, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and personal wellness.
• locate and utilize applicable campus and community resources, online resources, and study groups.
• demonstrate knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• analyze the psychology of motivation and goal setting to change motivation and set appropriate educational and lifelong goals.
• examine the human memory system and apply memory strategies compatible with personal learning style.
• recognize and utilize specific reading, writing, math, test-taking, and note-taking strategies and accommodations.