Guidance 10: Introduction to College
Course Syllabus

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Office: Counseling, L104	Dates:
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Course description:
Orientation to the structures of higher education. Exposure to college resources and educational planning. Analysis of college success factors for student achievement.

Course goals:

• Introduction to college
• Introduction to higher education and the role of the community college
• Educational planning

Course objectives:

• Describe in a paper, the structure of higher education: How to select a campus with the best fit, general admission requirements, level of degrees, general steps necessary to get a degree, and how to read college catalogs.
• Present a project summarizing the resources available on college campuses.
• Present a project describing the available campus student services.
• Keep a journal which documents the development of personal, career and academic goals.
• Present an educational plan.

Methods of instruction:

• Lecture/Guest speakers
• Group activities
• Field trips

Evaluation and expectations:

• Attendance-Be prepared to attend each and every class and be on time
• Participation-Be prepared to participate in all class activities, this means all homework and reading must be completed before class
• Classwork and Homework-Complete all assignments to the best of your ability and on time

Required materials:

• PCC catalog
• Guidance 10 handbook
• 3 ringer binder
• Cornell note paper

Grading:

• Grading is credit/No Credit. Students must complete all assignments to receive credit