Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

Counseling Courses

Counseling 100 - Introduction to College (1) (8 week course)
This course is recommended for all new students pursuing a college degree or certificate and is an extension of the assessment and orientation process. This course is designed to orient students to the college environment and educational opportunities. Included are an introduction to college services, study skills, time management, college facilities, academic policies, and an exploration of the various segments of higher education in California. Students will develop an academic plan to achieve their tentative educational goals. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 101- New Horizons for Men and Women (1) (8 week course)
This course is designed to assist adult re-entry women and men in continuing their educational goals. Objectives include becoming aware of and exploring new opportunities for self-fulfillment in educational and/or vocational areas. Academic and career planning and the concerns of adults in a changing world will be explored. Interest and personality assessments will be available. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Testing fee required for this course. Two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 102 - Becoming a Master Student (2)
Designed to develop the skills required to become a Master Student. Topics include study techniques, an orientation to higher education and college resources, life skills including stress management and time management, academic planning for degrees and certificates, and personal development to increase motivation, self-esteem, and academic success. For all students wishing to improve their success in college, for Transfer Opportunity Program participants, for students wanting to get a head start on college, and for students experiencing academic difficulty. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Counseling 103 - Introduction to College for Student Athletes (2-4) (8-16 week course)
This course is recommended for all new student athletes pursuing a college degree or certificate and is an extension of the assessment and orientation process. Designed to orient students to the college environment and educational opportunities, the course includes an introduction to college services, study skills, time management, college facilities, academic policies, and an exploration of the various segments of higher education in California. Additional topics include substance abuse, nutrition, performance, and athletic eligibility. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Two or four hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 110 - Applied Stress Management (2) (8 week course) This course is designed to respond to the need to understand and manage personal stress. Symptom identification and management techniques will be emphasized. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. Four hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 120 - Career Planning (2) (8-16 week course)
Designed primarily for students uncertain about educational-occupational plans. Standardized tests of aptitudes, interests, personality characteristics and values are used along with non-test data in appraising occupational fitness. The world of work is surveyed through selected occupational information and projects. Working with information about themselves and the world of work, students develop a tentative career plan. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. Testing fee required for this course. Four hours or two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 135 - Principles of Effective Parenting (3)
This course is recommended for students who are interested in developing healthier communication patterns within the family system, workplace, and academic setting. Topics include in-depth self-exploration as it relates to family of origin and how it impacts an individual's level of functioning. Areas addressed include self-esteem, communication patterns, various realms of human growth and development, parent-child relationships, and stressors that impact a student's ability to function in a healthy manner. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Counseling 199AD - Topics in Counseling (.5-3) (1-16 week course)
Presentation, discussion and study of personal development issues. Topics may include motivation, values clarification, decision making, self-esteem and others. Units will vary depending on topic and number of meetings scheduled. Intended for students wishing to deal with issues relating to their own personal development and/or helping others with these issues. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. Three to nine hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. 

Revised 7/26/06