CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CRER 112 CAREER ADVANTAGE

Telecourse: Units (Credit/No Credit) 2; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: For those who are undecided about career goals or are changing their career direction. Stresses the significance of clearly defined values and the development of strategies and goals for life work. Transfer: CSU.

CRER 137 LIFE AND CAREER PLANNING

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Personal and career inventories are evaluated. Career options are researched and job search techniques are developed. Course stresses the significance of clearly defined values and the development of strategies and goals for life. Transfer: CSU: E1.

CRER 140 PEER COUNSELING

Units (Grade Option) 1-3; Class Hours: Minimum of 16-48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An orientation and training course to develop personal counseling skills which emphasize the experiential process of interpersonal communication as well as the theoretical explanation of the counseling process and behavior. Selected topics involving interpersonal relationships give students an opportunity to explore and communicate feelings while learning principles of personal counseling. May be repeated for credit up to 3 units. Transfer: CSU.

CRER 300 INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARSHIPS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduces students to scholarship and financial aid opportunities at the local, state, and national levels. Learn research techniques and utilize publications, software, internet sites, and community resources. Emphasis on development of a personal organizational system to manage the process of the scholarship search. Identify scholarships that meet personal criteria. Personal statements, interview techniques, resumes, organization and time management skills are also covered. Transfer: CSU.

CRER 401 COLLEGE SUCCESS

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 8-16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: In-depth information regarding college policies, procedures, educational requirements and college programs/support services. This course also assists students in assessing time management, setting goals and decision-making skills. May be repeated for credit up to 1 unit. Transfer: CSU, UC.

CRER 407 EXPLORING CAREERS, MAJORS AND TRANSFER

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Engage in your own career development and become an active participant in planning your educational goals. Learn valuable resources and tools to help with career, major and transfer choices. Assess interests and skills, explore college majors, and research 4-year institutions. Transfer: CSU.

CRER 410 COLLEGE AND CAREER AWARENESS

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Although the course is intended for students in special programs and emphasizes their special needs, all students are welcome to participate. The course deals more thoroughly with topics from CRER 401. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.

CRER 430 CAREER ASSESSMENT

Units (Credit/No Credit) 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Designed to help individuals define career alternatives. Vocational interest, skills, and values instruments are given and results interpreted. A minimum of 24 hours of “by arrangement” testing, research, and counseling are required. Transfer: CSU.

CRER 650 SPECIAL INTEREST DISCUSSION GROUPS

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Any group of students with a common interest may meet under the leadership of a counselor to explore and evaluate personal values, goals, and expectations as they relate to this social and cultural environment. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.

Updated: 7/8/08