Counseling 100     

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course integrates concepts of lifelong understanding pertaining to career choice, educational planning and self-inventory. Kills, values, and interest assessments are utilized. Emphasis is on applying psychological principles to values clarification, goal setting, and decision making. Student’s analyze social/cultural conditioning and explore successful strategies for living in a diverse society. Course is CSU/UC transferable.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students who actively engage in class, complete class activities and assignments will be able to:

• Describe and assess values, interests, and skills as they apply to physical and emotional development and to the career and life planning process.
• Create an educational plan to achieve a Certificate, Associate Degree and/or transfer goal.
• Recognize and evaluate thoughts, feelings and actions as related to career and educational goals.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Text: The Career Fitness Program: Exercising your Options, 11th Ed., Sukiennik, Bendat, & Raufman.
  1. Bring your Career Fitness Program text to all class meetings.
• Three ring binder with five dividers
• Basic school supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters)
• Day Planner or Calendar

Important Note:  Financial Aid Can Help You Get Books NOW. If you are receiving federal financial aid (the Pell Grant) and have already accepted your financial aid on WebAdvisor, you may use your financial aid to purchase your books through the SAC Don Bookstore before you actually receive your disbursement IF YOU ACT DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER by going to the Don Bookstore in VL -208, be prepared with a valid identification card and student number. After the second week you can no longer use this option because your check is being processed. If you have additional questions please come to the Financial Aid Office in VL-105.

COURSE RULES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

Your class participation significantly contributes to your success in the course. In-class discussions, and full and enthusiastic participation in group assignments, individual exercises, attendance, and active participation are critical aspects of this class and will be factored into your final grade. Additionally, due to the personal nature of this course, you are expected to abide by the following guidelines:

• You are expected to attend every class, arrive on time, and stay the entire session.
• You are expected to fully participate in in-class discussions and activities. You must read the assigned textbook chapters and complete any assignments prior to the start of class time.
• You are expected to respect the instructor and your peers by actively listening, staying engaged in class and treating the personal issues and feelings of others with great consideration.
• Be open-minded and accept diversity by respecting the ideas, views and beliefs of those who think differently from you.
• Confidentiality is also mandatory due to topics shared in class in class.

ATTENDANCE: Your attendance is crucial to your success in this course. Late arrivals and early departures are disruptive to students, repeated (3 or more) instances will result in the deduction of Attendance/Participation points starting with 3points. Should you have the need to miss class, please email the professor and arrange a manner of receiving the information given in class from a colleague. No more than three (3) absences, during the semester, are allowed before a student is dropped from the course.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES: All electronic devices (cellular phones, iPods, etc.) must be TURNED OFF and put away during class time.  No texting, checking Facebook/Instagram, tweeting, or watching YouTube during class. These items tend to distract the other students during class discussions and activities.   

ABSENCE/DROP POLICY: It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course if you decide to drop the class.  Students may drop and receive a “W” grade up until November 19, 2017. However, the instructor may drop you from the course for excessive absences (see 2017-2018 SAC Catalog pg. 309 www.sac.edu).

ASSIGNMENTS: NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date (see attached tentative schedule). Make-up exams (mid-term) will only be granted for exceptional circumstances, so please keep an open dialogue with the instructor. Emailed assignments will not be accepted. In-class work (e.g. presentations, quizzes, and group activities) cannot be made up if you are absent. All submitted assignments must be typed, unless instructed otherwise. You might want to consider using SAC’s Academic Computer Center (A-106) to avoid hardship on your own personal computer.

• Type your name, date, and name of the assignment on the top right hand corner. If you are submitting more than one page, staple all pages together.
• Must be typed, Times New Roman, standard size 12 font, double-spaced with one inch margins.
• If you are absent or late to class, it is your responsibility to get missed assignments/handouts from one of your classmates.
• You are expected to problem-solve with the instructor if you experience anything outside of class that is hindering or preventing you from doing well in class.

 EXTRA CREDIT: Upon instructor’s approval, extra credit points may be earned by satisfactorily completing additional assignments or attending relevant workshops and/or conferences.

 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:  Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization.  This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams.  There is absolutely NO tolerance for academic dishonesty in this class.  Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the course. Academic Honesty Policy available at http://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/AdmissionsRecords/Pages/Academic-Honesty-Policy-.aspx This policy defines academic honesty and policy and procedures associated with it.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES: Your success in this course is important to me. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner.  DSP&S is located in VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6295. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

Course Syllabus:Santa Ana College CNSL 100-1.pdf