COURSES OFFERED

Human Development 5
Career and Life Planning

1 unit; 1 hour lecture
Recommended Preparation:  English 84 or
ESL 52C and English A or English A-X
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides an introduction to career and life planning, including an exploration of core values, skills, personality traits, life stages and experiences.  Students will develop a career and life plan by applying career planning techniques and decision-making strategies.  Emphasis will be placed on awareness of psychological, sociological, and physiological factors related to  career and life satisfaction.

Note: Pass/no pass only

Human Development 8
Orientation to College and Educational Planning

1 unit; 1 hour lecture
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides students with the information, skills, and resources necessary for successful educational experiences. Students will become aware of their responsibilities as students in a diverse college setting, develop an understanding of their individual learning styles, create realistic and obtainable educational and career goals, develop skills in managing time to achieve goals, and learn how to create a support network using college resources and services.

Human Development 10
Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation:  English 84 or
ESL 52C or English A or English A-X
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success in college and in life.  Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivations, self-efficacy, self-awareness, lifelong learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, and educational planning.

Human Development 12
Strategies for Success in the Workplace

1 unit; 1 hour lecture
Credit, not degree applicable

This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and personal/interpersonal awareness necessary for success in the workplace.  Students will learn resume writing and interviewing skills, workplace roles and responsibilities, strategies for effective time management and effective workplace communication.  Emphasis will be placed on identifying professional behaviors and values for success in the workplace.

Human Development 15
Student Athlete Orientation to College and Educational Planning

2 units; 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides student athletes with the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness necessary for success in college.  The student athlete becomes familiar with eligibility rules required to participate in intercollegiate athletics and transfer requirements to four-year institutions.  Students are introduced to services and resources on campus, develop time management and study skills, and design a personalized educational plan.

Note: This course is open to all students.

Human Development 20
Navigating the Transfer Process

1 unit; 1 hour lecture
Credit, not degree applicable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Transfer CSU

This course introduces students to the process of transferring to a university. Students will be provided with information necessary to evaluate educational and career goals, compare universities, and review university admissions and major preparation requirements.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of educational plans, financial aid opportunities, and available programs and services at universities.

Note: Letter grade or P/NP option.

Human Development 50
Special Topics in Human Development

Units determined by individual course;
lecture/ lab hours determined by individual course
Credit status determined by individual course

This course is designed to explore topics in Human Development more specific than provided in other courses in the regular departmental curriculum.  Students are referred to the current schedule of classes for details of specific courses.

Human Development 95ab
Cooperative Work Experience Education

2-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: Employment or volunteer work in a position related to the student's major or career goal by the second week of the semester. Completion of or current enrollment in one course from the major.
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, supervisor and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Human Development field.  These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare them to personal abilities and career expectations.

Note: The total units earned for CWEE may not exceed 16 units.

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