Counseling 107 Syllabus

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Course Description:  This course is to help students make a successful transition into higher education. Transition from high school to college and from college to the university can be a difficult process. It is our goal to help each student acquire the necessary skills that are crucial for academic success, while pursing your educational endeavors. As a result, there are critical skills that all students need to acquire for successful transition. This course will expand your knowledge in various study techniques that will allow you to explore and develop strategies to increase your academic success. Topics such as; time-management, test taking strategies, memory technique, and note taking will be covered in this course. In addition, topics such as; exploring transfer requirements, completing educational plans, and looking at barriers that can inhibit your success, will also be addressed as an important aspect in pursuing your educational goals.

Textbook Information: This course uses digital course materials designed using Open Educational Resources (OER), high-quality, openly licensed educational materials, rather than a traditional textbook. You can access all readings, videos, quizzes and other activities through our course site on Canvas. (https://rsccd.instructure.com). Our course materials were created and assembled by SAC Counseling Faculty and funded by the "Zero Textbook Cost Degree California Community Colleges Grant". Santa Ana College is committed to student access and excellence. You will not have any additional cost for textbooks. Extra care and effort was involved to assure access to high-quality affordable materials. I am interested in your experience using these materials and welcome your feedback in an anonymous survey at the end of the course and at any time during the semester.

Student Learning Objectives: 

• The student will become familiar with the expectations and culture of post-secondary education.

• The student will identify and recognize social impediments to success in college and ways to overcome them.

• The student will assess and develop an individual learning style to ensure success in college.

• The student will complete individual and group assignments to learn and demonstrate individual and collaborative learning skills necessary for academic success in the linked classes.

• The student will develop a life-long appreciation of learning and its role in furthering career and personal goals.