Counseling and Guidance

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides training in implementing communication skills and referral techniques and in locating college and community-based resources and services as apeer assistant. Students serve as resource personnel to refer other students with personal, social, or academic concerns.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces students to techniques, strategies, and information fundamental to success in the college environment.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Explores issues involved in creating a personal plan for financing higher education. Includes types of financial aid, scholarship searching, student loans, financial planning, and financial decision making strategies.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces international students to information, resources, and strategies to be successful in the U.S. educational environment. Designed for beginning and intermediate non-native English speakers attending the Language and Culture Institute.

F, W, Sp, Su

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Focuses on information, resources and strategies international students need to successfully transition from language study to college study. Designed for advanced non-native English speakers attending the Language and Culture Institute.

Prerequisite: CG102A.

F, W, Sp, Su

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Familiarizes international students with information, resources, and strategies to be successful in the U.S. educational environment. Designed for full-time, first-term college-level students.

F, W, Sp, Su

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Focuses on strategies for taking personal responsibility to create positive outcomes in college and in life. Covers developing self-acceptance, self-confi dence, self-respect, self-love, and unconditional self-worth.

Prerequisite: college-level reading and writing recommended. Experience with Internet.

F, W, Sp, Su

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces students to the strategies and procedures fundamental to the identifi cation of career development. Provides an assessment of individual personality traits, interests, skills, and values. Students will be exposed to career related materials, methods, and activities.

F, W, Sp

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Provides a variety of challenging experiences requiring teamwork to solve problems and accomplish tasks in linked courses.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Focuses on working together in a learning community. Provides instruction and discussion regarding topics related to course content of linked courses; teaches and utilizes team approaches to learning and problem solving; and explores topics related to developing college success. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Provides strategies to integrate the personal, educational, and occupational elements of career and life development. Introduces the lifelong process of career planning and transitions. Includes assessment of experiences, interests, skills, values, and personality, and how these can infl uence career choice. Covers planning for education and training, decision making, and planning short-, medium-, and long-range career plans. College level reading and writing skills; some computer and Internet experience recommended.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hr/wk, 3 cr.

Focuses on the process for choosing an appropriate career direction by developing a personal profi le, experiencing fi rst-hand various career areas, and creating an eff ective educational/career plan.

F, W, Sp

1 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Develops necessary skills to be an eff ective mentor. Prepares mentors to serve as role models to encourage and infl uence the personal, educational, and professional development of fi rst-generation college students in TRiO or CAMP. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Prerequisite: Must pass a criminal background check if working with middle or high school students.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Introduces basic leadership skills necessary for working with community service projects. Enhances leadership abilities through theory and practical experience. Inspires students to make a difference.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Prepares student leaders to serve the mission of the Associated Students of Chemeketa (ASC) program in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner. Introduces eff ective meeting tools, customer service skills, leadership, and teamwork concepts.

Prerequisite: Must be a member of the Associated Students of Chemeketa (ASC Executive Board, ASC Student Council, or ASC Storm Front volunteer team) prior to enrollment.

W

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Prepares second-year lead ASC students to serve the mission of the program in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner while managing the goals of the whole membership. Introduces advanced skills and tools related to ASC tasks: training, evaluation, advocacy and recognition.

Prerequisite: CG124 and be a member of the incoming Associated Students of Chemeketa (ASC) Executive Board.

Sp

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Prepares lead ASC students to serve the mission of the program in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner while managing the goals of the whole membership. Applies more advanced skills and tools related to ASC tasks, project evaluation, project management, customer service, leadership, confl ict resolution, and problem solving.

Prerequisite: CG125 and be a member of the Associated Students of Chemeketa (ASC Executive Board, ASC Student Council or ASC Storm Front volunteer team) prior to enrollment.

F

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Assists students to understand and respect people of other cultures and be understood and respected by them.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

F

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Introduces techniques, strategies, and information fundamental to success in a college/work environment. Explores leadership qualities, meeting facilitation skills, planning and organizational skills, and college and office policies and procedures.

Prerequisite: Must be hired in a Student Life Leadership position.

F

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Uses an individualized study approach to provide information and resources needed in the career exploration process. Explores and assesses how interests, skills, values, and personality type infl uence career choice. Includes career research references as well as job and labor market trends.

Prerequisite: college-level reading and writing skills.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Uses an individualized study approach to provide, select, and explore career identifi cation. Includes evaluation of individual personality types, interests, skills, values, and work-related preferences.

Prerequisite: college-level reading and writing skills.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Uses an individualized study approach to provide information, instruments, and procedures used in exploring and determining career and life decisions. Offers a personal framework for career or life planning. Includes selection of various career components involving assessment, research, planning, decision process, and educational or training objectives.

Prerequisite: college-level reading and writing skills.

Offered as needed.

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Prepares student leaders to represent the college in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner. Introduces customer service and teamwork concepts.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

F

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Continues to build professional customer service skills. Introduces personal/professional development tools such as public speaking, confl ict styles, and time and stress management.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in CG140.

W

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Presents an overview of career development theory and practice. Includes application of the career development facilitator’s role/scope of practice, career development theorists, adult development, and legal/ethical issues. Covers working with diverse populations, the career development interview, and helping skills.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Presents overview of assessment and labor market information in relation to career development. Includes hands-on use of formal and informal assessment instruments, selection criteria, administration, and interpretation. Covers assessment of obstacles/opportunities and research of labor market information.

Prerequisite: CG217 or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Presents an overview of career decision making and goal setting, job search strategies and techniques, and workshop facilitation skills. Includes program design and promotion, and professional development options.

Prerequisite: CG217, CG218, or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Identifies criteria to use in selecting a college and major, and the connection between the transfer student’s previous collegial institution and that of four-year colleges. Provides strategies and information critical to both academic development and adjustment to the four-year college systems.

F, W, Sp. Offered summer as needed.