INSTRUCTOR: DR. SYNTHIA SALTOUN
Student Services Annex 151P
(818) 947-2530
SYLLABUS
COUNSELING 20
Post Secondary Education: The Scope of Career Planning (3)
I. Course Objective: This course is designed to provide students with information to make appropriate educational, career and lifestyle choices. Educational programs and their requirements, the career planning process, and strategies for academic success are all examined and discussed. At the end of class, students will design their own individualized educational plan. The following organization of course material is a guideline for the topics, issues and problems to be included in this course.
II. Course Outline:
Week(s) 1 - 6
I. Introduction & Orientation to Post-Secondary Educational Programs and Resources
A. College Catalogue and Schedule
1. Calendar of Important Dates
2. Scholastic Policies
3. Academic & Career Options
4. Certificate Programs
5. Associate Degree Requirements
6. Transfer-UC’s, CSU’s and Independent Universities
7. Transfer Admission Guarantees
B. Campus Resources and Services
1. L.A.I.R. Visit
2. Library Visit
Week 7
II. Introduction to Career Exploration
A. Career Planning process and theories of
vocational development
B. Career Planning Resources
C. Exploring Career Options
D. Career/Transfer Center Visitation
Week(s) 8-12
III. Self Assessment: A tool for Career Decisions
A. Self- Esteem
B. Positive Attitude
C. Interest, Values, Abilities and Personality
D. Administration and Interpretation of Assessments
E. Assertive Communication
Week 13-14
IV. Choosing and Implementing a Major and a Career
A. Educational Planning Process
B. Goal Setting/ Decision Making
C. Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Weeks(s) 15
VIII. Developing a Healthy Life Style
A. Nutritional Assessment
1. The importance of Good Nutrition
2. How to eat better
B. Importance and benefits of exercise
1. How to get started
2. The benefits of Exercise
3. What is the best exercise for you
C. Stress Management
1. What is Stress?
2. How does Stress affect you?
3. Sources of Stress
4. Personal Stress Management
5. Time Management
III. Texts:
LAVC College Catalogue
PD20 Transfer Guidebook, 2014 revised edition, Author: Synthia Saltoun
PD20 Career Planning Workbook, 2014 revised editionAuthor: Synthia Saltoun
Strong Interest Inventory (buy at Business office)
Recommended: The Career Fitness Program, Author: Diane Sukiennik, William Bendat, Lisa Raufman(7th Edition)
IV. Class Format:
Lecture, discussion and role-playing will be used.
Small groups may be formed to provide more extensive shared participation.
V. Evaluation: Point System
Service Learning - 100 A=90-100%
Attendance* -300 B=80-89%
Homework -100 C=70-79%
Midterm --50 D=60-69%
Autobiography - 50 F=59-0%
Research Paper - 100
Student Education Plans - 100
Final - 100
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TOTAL 900 (approximate)
*Each class is worth 10 points- points will be deducted for tardiness, leaving early or cell phone use
VI. Student Learning Outcomes
· Student will gain an understanding of post-secondary educational opportunities and degree and transfer requirements in California.
· Students will be able to utilize transfer and degree resources.
· Students will become familiar with LAVC programs and services.
· Students will be able to design their own individualized educational plans.
· Students will learn strategies for academic success.
· Students will gain an understanding of the career planning process and be familiar with career planning resources.
VII. Academic honesty: All work submitted by the student is expected to be his or her own. This includes homework, and all written and oral assignments. Allowing another student to copy your work counts as negatively as copying someone else’s work. At the first occurrence of non-authorized collaborative work or plagiarism, an Academic Dishonesty Report Form will be completed and submitted to the V.P. of Student Services.
VIII. Classroom conduct: Disruptions of class will not be permitted.
Examples of disruptive behavior include:
· Not silencing cell phone
· Texting while in class
· Erratic or irrational behavior
· Behavior that distracts class from the subject matter or discussion
· Physical or verbal abuse, including the use of derogatory terms, directed at the instructor or a class member
IX. Dates to remember:
· Last day to add classes is February 20
· Last day to drop classes without incurring fees: February 22
· Last day to drop classes without receiving a grade of “W”:
February 22
· Deadline to petition for Pass/ No Pass: March 13
· Last day to drop classes with a W: May 10
· Final is Thursday June 4 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Revised 2/2016
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