Counseling Courses

Credit/no credit only.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course is designed to satisfy the California Community Colleges Matriculation requirements of Assessment, Orientation, and Counseling/Advising. The course will familiarize the student with Fullerton College associate degree, certificate, and transfer requirements. Students will explore the rules, policies, and campus resources of Fullerton College. (Degree credit)

Credit/no credit only.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course is designed to promote student success. Students will develop skills in time management, decision making, study techniques, and learning strategies. Students will increase their awareness of community resources, current college policies and procedures, and cultural diversity. (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course provides students with skills necessary for developing a positive self-image. Students will acquire knowledge and experiences in areas such as awareness/perception, behavior, communication, personality, stress management, motivation, and success. Recommended for students interested in personal growth and in improvement of their success in college. (Degree credit)

Thirty-two hours lecture and activities per semester. This is a comprehensive course that facilitates understanding of the human being
as it relates to academic success. The emphasis includes four major components of study: self-exploration as it relates to personal and academic success; development of academic and survival skills; awareness of higher education; and transfer exploration and vocational options. Topics will include: human/student development theory, purpose for attending college, maintaining health, development of positive self-esteem, strategies for living a balanced life, and acquisition of academic and survival skills. Students will develop knowledge of college resources, policies and procedures. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Two hours lecture per week and 50-100 laboratory hours per semester. Orientation to teaching as a profession. This course surveys
the nature of the work, qualifications, and the supply and demand for teachers. A field work experience including observation and assistance in a school and/or community agency is required. This course is designed for prospective teachers. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Credit/no credit only.

Eight hours lecture per semester. Students taking this course will review an overview of graduation requirements, transfer requirements, campus policies, student services, and career planning. Strongly recommended for first semester students. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course is designed to introduce students to a career decision-making process which includes both evaluation of self and exploration of the world of work. Self-evaluation activities include identification of personality/temperament, interests, skills, goals, and values. Career research activities are utilized to examine the world of work. The focus of the course is on self-description in relation to choice of occupation and career. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

One hour of lecture per week or equivalent.  This course is designed to introduce students to a career decision-making process that includes both evaluation of self and exploration of the world of work.  Self-evaluation activities include identification of personality/temperament, interests, skills, goals, and values.  Career research activities are utilized to examine the world of work.  The focus of the course is on self-description in relation to choice of occupation and career. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. The course will cover the basic practical aspects of conducting a successful job search. The focus will be on application, cover letter, resume, and interview as well as labor market research. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course is designed to help students identify individual differences, examine personal characteristics and behavior, and evaluate self-concept. Students will interpret information and apply knowledge about self as related to career demands and opportunities with increased motivation and self-confidence. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture and activities per semester. This course will facilitate students to understand and enhance their self-concept through an exploration of how that self-concept directs behavior patterns. This course will also enable students to examine and assess their strengths and potential, values, and decision-making skills in order to develop an improved self-concept, and improve communication and listening skills. By becoming aware of their individual potential, students can plan and achieve their educational goals. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Three hours lecture per week. A course designed for, but not restricted to, undecided students and persons in career transition. Includes training in life problem-solving and self-management skills. Topics include extensive exploration of one’s values, interests, and abilities; adult development theory and the changes that occur over the life span; self-assessment including identifying one’s skills and matching personality with work; an intensive career investigation; decision making, goal setting and motivation; and job search and interview techniques. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Sixteen hours lecture per semester. Course will equip students with a basic understanding of assertive communication and present skills, techniques and strategies for implementation of assertive communication behaviors. (CSU) (Degree credit)

Letter grade or credit/no credit option.

Selected hours depend upon units assigned. Designed for students who wish to explore in depth various guidance-related topics. Unit credit may range from one-half to two units in any given semester. Consult class schedule for list of topics and to verify credit for the particular term. Students may enroll up to a maximum of three semesters. (CSU) (Degree credit)

The following courses are also offered in conjunction with Counseling courses. See counselor for more information: