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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
GUID 55 BUILDING MATH CONFIDENCE
Units: 1.5 - 24-27 hours lecture. (No prerequisite Grade
Option.)
A group guidance program designed for those who fear
math and/or are unable to deal with math successfully.
Emphasis will be on how one approaches math by
examining attitudes and dispelling faulty notions which
erode confidence in one’s ability to do math.
GUID 56 SELF ESTEEM
Units: 1.5 - 24-27 hours lecture. (No prerequisite Grade
Option.)
This personal development course focuses on specific
ideas and techniques to overcome negative feelings
such as loneliness, guilt, depression, and inferiority.
Students will develop a personal value system that
leads to greater happiness and productivity.
GUID 59 SPECIAL ISSUES IN PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Units: 1.0 - 2.0 - (No prerequisite. Pass/No Pass)
A series of short-term offerings developed in response
to the common interest of special groups. Opportunities
for an examination of the elements associated with
particular issues of personal development and for group
interaction on various topics of student concern.
GUID 64 ORIENTATION (EOPS)
Units: 0.5 - 8-9 hours lecture. (No prerequisite. Pass/No
Pass)
This class is designed to orient EOPS students to the
college’s functions, programs, services, procedures,
campus facilities, transfer and career information.
Additionally, it will acquaint students with performance
expectations.
GUID 66 PEER ADVISING TECHNIQUES
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass)
This course is designed to provide program advising
skills, catalog, registration and scheduling information
as well as helping skills that will prepare peer advisors
to assist other students.
GUID 75 CAREER PLANNING FOR THE DISABLED
Units: 1.0 - 16-18 hours lecture. (No prerequisite.
Pass/No Pass.)
This course is designed to offer students with
disabilities a practical orientation in career selection and
development of skills in job placement.
GUID 100 CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Grade Option.)
This group guidance course is designed to assist
students in the career and life planning process through
consideration of individual needs, personality, interests,
abilities and values. Emphasis will be placed on
personal growth through assessment, career research,
goal setting, and decision making.
GUID 101 FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option.)
This comprehensive course integrates personal growth,
academic and career success with problem solving,
critical and creative thinking. The course focuses on the
following topics: life management, goal setting, career
decision making, educational planning, college
requirements and expectations, instructor-student
interaction, cultural diversity, health maintenance, stress
management, campus resources, learning styles, and
strategies including lecture note-taking, test taking, and
concentration.
GUID 105 PERSONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Grade Option)
This intensive course is designed to assist students in
obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to identify
and reach their personal goals and achieve college and
career success. Topics covered include: selfawareness,
goal-setting, motivation and discipline,
memory development, time management, oral and
written communication skills, study skills, diversity,
financial planning, and an orientation to college life. See
cross listing for PSYC 105.
GUID 107 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY
SKILLS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
This survey course assists students in assessing
attitude, motivation, learning styles, and personality
attributes that are necessary to the successful transition
into college. Students will integrate this self-awareness
with theories and strategies that focus on the attainment
of life long success in academic, professional and
personal development. Topics include time
management, study skills, test preparation, educational
goal setting and planning, maintaining a healthy life
style, and critical thinking skills.
GUIDANCE
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