Counseling 116 Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus:  COUN 116 online Syllabus SP2019.docx

 

Santa Ana College

Counseling 116

Career/Life Planning

Spring 2019

 

Instructor: Marcella Hernandez

Email:  Hernandez_marcella@sac.edu ; I will respond to my sac.edu email and it is my preferred method of contact.  Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

Office Phone: (714) 564‐6851

Office Hours: T/Th 8am - 11:30am

Office Location: Santa Ana College T‐104  

Course Description:  The course is designed to cover theories and concepts of values, interests, skills and personality as applied to the career/life planning process and its application to labor market trends. Short/long term career/life plans will be developed. Students will develop an awareness of diversity and its relationship to psychological, sociological and physiological forces within the work place.

Textbook Information

1. Textbook: 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
2. 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.
3. MBTI & SII inventories ($16 material fee) paid online through Webadvisor orat the Student Business Office in room Village 205B.
4. Santa Ana College Catalog

• Link: Santa Ana College Catalog

Links to the book are distributed throughout the Learning Modules, but you may also go directly to the e-book through COUN 116 e-book.

Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Articulate their interests, values, and feelings related to their career and educational goals. (Communication Skills)
2. Assess goals and objectives by analyzing skills and values. (Thinking and Reasoning)
3. Research career paths using interest and personality inventories and computer databases. (Information Management Skills)
4. Create an educational plan to achieve an Associate Degree and/or transfer goal. (Life Skills)

No Show and Drop Policy- In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not access the class web site or submit the “first assignments” by the due date may be dropped as a no show. Students who fail to turn in the weekly assignments and or participate in the discussion boards will be considered “absent” and may be dropped from the class for “excessive absence.” Students are responsible to officially drop the class or they will receive a letter grade based on their performance. • No Show Drop: You must complete all of the Week 1 activities (listed within the “Week One” Module in Canvas by the due dates designated for each activity, or you will be dropped as a “No Show” • Excessive Absence Drop: If two consecutive weeks of non‐participation is observed by the instructor the student will be dropped.

Class Readings, Assignments and Activities All readings, assignments, and class activities are accessible through the course Canvas site via the individual weekly modules. As shown below:

Grading. Your grade will be based on successful completion of all assignments, quizzes, class participation, and final exam.

NO Late assignments will be accepted.  Extreme cases with prior notice will be considered and accepted for a maximum half-credit.

Respect and Confidentiality. Respect and confidentiality are of most importance in my class. I strictly require that you demonstrate respect for one another.  Respect for other lifestyles, viewpoints and ideas are mandatory in this class.  In this course, we will explore various personal and social topics and values.  Students are asked to listen, disagree and contribute in a respectful manner.  Confidentiality is also mandatory due to the topics shared in class.

Individual Responsibility. It is your responsibility to access course materials, get answers to your questions, and make regular progress checks without reminders via email.  You will also be responsible to have your syllabus and book with you in class at each class session. 

Academic Honesty & Cheating. Santa Ana policies, as outlined in the Santa Ana Catalog, are strictly followed in this course. Students are expected to be honest and forthright in when submitting all work. Academic Dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for others work. First offense, student will receive an “F” grade. Second offense, student will be reported to academic affairs. Plagiarism is an act of cheating which involves both stealing someone else’s work and also being dishonest about it.

Required Course Time: This is a college level course. Many students expect that an online course will be easier, but that is not necessarily the case. This online class will take just as much time as a traditional classroom course. Remember the amount of effort you put in the class will reflect in the grade.

The Disabled Students Program and Services: DSPS office provides accommodations to DSPS students. If you feel you can benefit from DSPS, it is required that you fill out an application and meet with DSPS faculty to discuss your needs. Services are but are not limited to: Use of special equipment, alternate media production, on-campus mobility assistance, priority registration, interpreters, real-time captioning, note-taking services, etc. Please call 714.564.6295 or visit the DSPS website at Santa Ana College DSPS, or visit SAC VL-204.

 

Guidelines for Student Conduct:  Santa Ana College's Code of Conduct

 

 

Table 1: Course Weekly Calendar

Week	Topics Discussed	Assignments
Week 1- Introduction Chapter 1: Career Development Process	·       Course Expectations ·       Get to know each other exercise ·       Review Syllabus ·       What do you want to gain from taking this class ·       Stages of Career Development	Discussion #1
Week 2 Chapter 2: Goals and Motivations	·       Time management ·       Goal setting ·       “The Last Lecture”	·       Assignment: SMART Goals ·       Assignment: Discussion #2 ·       Quiz # 1
Week 3 Chapter 3: Values and Decision Making	·       Define your work values ·       Learn steps to a rational decision-making model	·       Assignment: Discussion #3
Week 4 Chapter 4: Personality, Skills, and Interests	·       Understand personality preferences based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI). ·       Research jobs titles that match your preferred work styles. ·       Identify your skills and interests according to Dr. John Holland’s Occupational Themes ·       Determine career paths that align with your occupational code ·       Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI)/Strong Interest Inventory	·       Assignment: Discussion #4 ·       Assignment: Myers-Briggs/Strong Assignment Due Week 6 ·       Quiz #2
Week 5- Personality, Skills, and Interest Contd.
Week 6 Chapter 5: Review your career Profile	·       Identify your motivations for attending college as it relates to your future career ·       Review your individual career profile	·       Quiz #3
Week 7 Chapter 6: College majors	·       List key strategies for selecting a college major ·       Identify the relationship between college majors and career paths	Assignment: Discussion #5
Week 8- Educational Planning
Week 9- Educational Planning
Week 10 Chapter 7: Networking	·       Define network and identify strategies for networking ·       Identify sources for developing professional networks	·       Assignment: Informational Interview
Week 11 Chapter 8: Resumes and Cover Letters	·       Define the purpose and contents of a resume ·       Identify the characteristics of an effective cover letter and resume	·       Assignment: Resume ·       Assignment: Cover Letter ·       Quiz #4
Week 12 Chapter 9: Interviewing	·       Describe effective strategies to prepare for an interview ·       Differentiate between different types of interview situations and identify appropriate interview techniques for each	·       Quiz #5
Week 13 Mock Interviews
Week 14- Mock Interviews contd Chapter 10: What’s Next?
Week 15 Final Presentations
Week 16 Final Presentations

 

Table 2: Points Possible Chart

Assignment	Points Possible
Discussions 5 @ 20 pts each	100
Articles/Summary 2@ 10 pts each	20
Mock Interview	20
SMART goals	25
Resume	20
Cover Letter	20
Informational Interview	25
Participation	70
Myers Briggs/Super Strong	50
Quizzes 5 @ 10 pts each	50
Career Power Point Presentation	50
Total	450