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LEGEND: CSU-T = CSU transferable, UC-T = UC transferable
All units are applicable to any Associate Degree toward graduation. Check the class schedule for availability.
Psychology-Counseling 1 (CSU-T)
Intro. to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment: Introduction to psychology-counseling
theory, skills, techniques, and processes in working with individuals and/or groups.
Multiculturalism in American society. Emphasis placed on issues and processes of a
minority majority environment. Includes review of demographics, social services, community
agencies, and intervention programs. Fundamental counseling techniques, counseling
theory and socio-cultural issues related to working in the service provider role.
Psychology-Counseling 2 (CSU-T)
Intro. to Case Management for Human Services: Introduction to case management theory,
models and techniques. Multicultural issues affecting case management theory. Emphasis
placed on case management philosophy, ethical issues, concepts and practices. Analysis
of needs, documentation and confidentiality and individualized consumer plan development.
Analysis of inter-agency collaboration. Includes issues of monitoring an ongoing case
management plan and maintaining consumer commitment to plan success. Designed to provide
students with knowledge in case management theory implementation for Human Service,
Social Work and/or Mental Health.
Psychology-Counseling 4 (CSU-T, UC-T)
Multiethnic/Cultural Communication: Exploration of intercultural and interethnic individual
behavior in relationships and the communication between and within at least three
of five (5) cultural/ethnic groups in the United States: (1) African-Americans, (2)
Asian-Americans, (3) Native/Indigenous Americans, (4) Pacific Islander-Americans,
(5) Hispanic-Americans. Ethnic/cultural social norms influencing interpersonal communication.
Antecedents of successful and failed interpersonal ethnic/cultural communication styles
and increase understanding of these styles. Significant practice and discussion of
individual/group communication styles. Development of individual communication styles
between individuals in dominant and emerging subcultures that inhibit individual goal
achievement. Use of social science methods of inquiry in interpersonal communication
as it applies to successful functioning in and between individuals of different ethnic/
cultural groups.
Psychology-Counseling 7 (CSU-T)
Contemporary Issues: (May be repeated 3 times) Contemporary life issues related to
social effectiveness, and educational and career development. Explores issues through
an examination of current counseling related research findings and resource materials.
Psychology-Counseling 10 (CSU-T)
Career and Educational Planning: Exploration of the concept of educational/career
planning focusing on personal career development through self-assessment, psychological
testing, and individual counseling. Emphasis on clarification of individual interests,
values, needs, and abilities and investigation of occupational opportunities in the
world of work. Designed for those undecided or uncertain about their career and educational
plans.
Psychology-Counseling 11 (CSU-T)
Interpersonal Relations: (May be repeated 1 time) Exploration of behavior in interactions
with others. Improving interpersonal relationships to benefit academic, career, and
personal development.
Psychology-Counseling 12 (CSU-T)
Self-Esteem for Success: Exploration of causes of low self-esteem, methods for building
self-esteem and habits for success. Designed to improve self-esteem to ensure academic
success.
Psychology-Counseling 13 (CSU-T, UC-T)
Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America: Exploration of issues relating to the
multicultural community in which we live today. Interpersonal relations and communication.
Focus on improving the individual's understanding of other cultures and how those
cultures impact the American lifestyle. Includes exploration of myths and misunderstandings.
Discussion of four specific cultures or sub-cultures from the following groups: (1)
African-American, (2) Asian-American, (3) Hispanic-American, (4) Native-American,
(5) Middle Eastern-American, (6) European-American, (7) Gay/Lesbian American, (8)
Disabled American.
Psychology-Counseling 15 (CSU-T)
College Study Skills: Review of study skill techniques for success in college. Emphasis
on time management, personal learning style, active listening, note-taking and test-taking
strategies. Includes modeling, practice, and evaluation of study skill techniques.
Psychology-Counseling 18 (CSU-T)
University Transfer Planning: Introduction to the resources and planning process needed
to ease transition from a community college to a four-year college or university.
Development of a transfer action plan. Preparation for major and general education
requirements. Application cycles and important deadlines. Recommended for those transferring
to four-year colleges or universities.
Psychology-Counseling 20 (CSU-T)
The College Experience: (May be repeated 1 time) Explores academic programs, college
policies, student rights and responsibilities, graduation and transfer requirements,
student services, campus resources and activities and the concept of educational planning
through self-assessment. Emphasis is on self-assessment of individual interests, values,
needs, and abilities. Designed for first-time, returning, and reentry students to
ease transition into college and maximize successful matriculation through college
towards academic/vocational goals. (May not be taken for credit if General Studies
20 has been completed.)
Psychology-Counseling 21 (CSU-T)
Strategies for College Success: Assessment of learning and college life. Introduction
to practical strategies for success in college. Includes student academic programs,
college policies, student rights and responsibilities, graduation and transfer requirements,
and campus resources and activities. Designed for first time, returning and re-entry
students to ease transition into college and maximize success towards their academic
goals. (May not be taken for credit if Psychology Counseling 20 or General Studies
20 has been completed.)
Psychology-Counseling 22 (CSU-T)
College Success Series: (May be repeated 2 times) Workshop format focusing on practical
strategies for success in college; workshop topics may include personal, academic
and/or career goal setting; transitioning and adapting to higher education; educational
planning for graduation and/or transfer; support services and campus resources; majors
and careers; plus other topics as student needs are identified. Designed for all students
to maximize their potential with emphasis on enhancing the new students transition
into college.
Psychology-Counseling 23 (CSU-T)
College Readiness: Introduction to academic survival skills and strategies, campus
resources and activities, career decision making and planning, college policies and
procedures, interpersonal communications, self-exploration and goal setting, student
rights and responsibilities, and campus visitation to a University of California or
private institution and to a California State University. Designed for the first-year
student to ease transition into college.
Psychology-Counseling 25 (CSU-T)
Transition to College: A survey of practical strategies for academic success focusing
on the new student. Examines goal setting, college policies, graduation requirements,
campus resources, student rights and responsibilities, and student educational planning.
Designed for first-time college students in order to enhance their transition into
college and maximize their academic/vocational potential.
Psychology-Counseling 26 (CSU-T)
College Success and the Chicano Student: Investigation of the relationship between
Chicano cultural experiences and college success. Emphasis on examination of how Chicano
cultural experience can affect collegiate success.
Psychology-Counseling 28 (CSU-T)
Orientation for International Students: Exploration of practical strategies for academic
success and to experience a positive transition into the American educational system
and cultural focusing on the new international student. Examines goal setting, cultural
adjustment, college policies, graduation requirements, campus resources, programs
and services, student rights and responsibilities, introduction to the California
systems of higher education, student educational planning and other topics as needs
are identified. Designed for first-time International college students in order to
enhance their transition into American society and maximize successful matriculation
through college toward their academic goals. Required for all foreign-visa students.
Psychology-Counseling 80 (CSU-T)
Occupational Community Service in Human Services: Community service experience (54-80
hours) in a human services setting approved by PSCN faculty as related to students
Human Services major or classes at Chabot. Cooperative effort between student and
service site supervisor to accomplish agreed upon work objective and broaden experiences
for the term enrolled. Student provides verification of service experience hours during
the term. Student will make arrangements for hours and duties directly with site supervisor,
after getting site approved by PSCN faculty. Community service hours will be provided
on a volunteer basis unless other arrangements are made between the student and site
supervisor. Students will meet with PSCN instructor one hour per week on campus for
input and volunteer experience discussion focused on building working relationships
and providing appropriate services to clients.