Date Prepared: Fall 1989 
Date Reviewed: Fall 2002  
Date Reviewed:  
PCA Established: Spring 1997 

Prefix & No. PD 101 Catalog Title Success in College

Units 3 Weekly lecture hours 3 Weekly lab hours Department Counseling  

Credit/No Credit Option

Prerequisite: None

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Considers individual development with the goal of increasing knowledge of self and others within the college. Topics include self-knowledge and assessment, learning to learn, and making the best use of college resources. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for PD 105.

COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK

1.	Understanding the Purposes of Higher Education A.  motivation for enrolling in college B.  role of the educated person in society C.  learning for learning's sake D.  basic orientation to academic expectations E.   world and career relationships	2
2	Knowledge of College Resources  A.  awareness of available programs, services and extracurricular activities and ability to use resources for maximum personal benefit B.  student-faculty relationships C.  faculty expectations	2
3	College Policies and Procedures    A.   scheduling procedures B.   grading policy C.   students' rights and responsibilities	1
4	Learning Skills A. learning styles B.   study skills C.   test anxiety D.   time management E.    decision-making skills F.    introduction to the library G.   classroom participation and behavior	4
5	Self-Awareness    A.    self-esteem and personal evaluation B.    values of clarification C.    essentials of good communication D.    results of assertive behavior vs. aggressive behavior E.     self-examination of attitudes toward cultural and gender differences F.     interpersonal relationship skills G.    active listening responses	1
6	Academic and Vocational Planning A.   review of STAR test results B.   understanding general education requirements (associate degree and four year transfer patterns) C.   choosing a major D.   curricular requirements of student's chosen major E.    appointment with a counselor of student's choice to review academic plan and career choices

APPROPRIATE READINGS (Other than Textbook)

1. Alberti. Assertiveness.
2. Bolton, Robert. People Skills. Prentice-Hall, 1979.
3. Simon, Howe and Kirschenbaum. Values Clarification.
   

ASSIGNMENTS

Sample Assignments:quizzes

1. After attending a library orientation session, locate materials on the following topic (topics vary): Where did you locate each source?
2. Maintain a weekly journal, chronicling your academic experiences and any personal reflections you wish to make.
3. "You have a friend who wants to be a registered nurse. Using the college catalog, identify which courses your friend would need to take to earn a certificate? For a degree? (Assume that your friend is just starting college and is eligible to enroll in English 300 and Math 511.)
4. Develop a personal/long-range academic plan.
5. Present an oral report on a study technique that works for you.
   

EVALUATION Describe the methods by which students and instructors will know how the objectives listed above have been met.

Evaluation is based on the maintenance of a journal, class attendance, participation, the completion of an oral report and other assignments, including the development of an educational plan.

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES

Adopted Text: Ellis, David B. Becoming a Master Student. College Survival, Inc., 1984 or other arrangement with department chair.

Other Materials:

1. Allan Hancock College Catalog.
2. Theme book for journal.
3. Articles, handouts, and relevant videos.