Personal Development

School of Counseling and Guidance

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PD 7 MEMORY SKILLS 3 Units Grade only. Designed to offer special instruction to students with memory problems or disorders. Teaches students to locate, identify, organize, and recall using advanced strategies. [ND] EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: DESCRIP Offers special instruction to students with memory problems or disorders. Teaches students to locate, identify, organize, and recall information using memory strategies. (Repeatable 3 Times) [ND]
PD 7 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78035 PD 7 S01 09:00AM-10:15AM TTH 436 Salahuddin,Sherilyn 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 9 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT 0.5 Units Pass/No Pass only. Individual diagnostic assessment to identify learning strengths and weaknesses along with an appropriate education plan based upon assessment results. (Repeatable) [ND]
PD 9 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78037 PD 9 S01 TBA-TBA TBA S108 Salahuddin,Sherilyn 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 12 ORAL LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS 2 Units Designed to offer special assistance to students to improve skills in understanding and expressing themselves using oral and written language. [ND]
PD 12 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78600 PD 12 S01 10:30AM-11:20AM TTH 436 Sandoval,Soraya 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 21 ADAPTED COMPUTER SUPPORT LABORATORY I 1 Unit Pass/No Pass only. Provides students with disabilities access to specialized hardware and software designed to learn or improve basic skills in adaptive technologies, cognitive retraining software, educational technologies, computers, and study skills. Students will work in the computer lab following their individual educational contract. Laboratory time arranged with the instructor. (Repeatable) [ND]
PD 21 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78032 PD 21 S01 TBA-TBA TBA 421 Post,Franklin 19 10*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 22 ADAPTED COMPUTER SUPPORT LABORATORY II 2 Units Pass/No Pass only. Provides students with specialized programs designed to improve basic skills in reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, speech, computers, and study skills. Students will work in the computer lab following their individual educational contract. Laboratory time arranged with the instructor. [ND] EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: LAB - 6, DESCRIP Provides students with disabilities access to assistive technology to individually increase skills in specialized programs designed to improve basic skills, computer skills, and study skills. Students will work in the computer lab following their individual educational contract. Laboratory time arranged with the instructor. [ND]
PD 22 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78033 PD 22 S01 TBA-TBA TBA 421 Post,Franklin 19 13*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 23 ADAPTED COMPUTER SUPPORT LABORATORY III 3 Units Pass/No Pass only. Provides students with specialized programs designed to improve basic skills in reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, speech, computers, and study skills. Students will work in the computer lab following their individual educational contract. Laboratory time arranged with the instructor. [ND] EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: LAB - 9, DESCRIP Provides students with disabilities advanced skills in using specialized hardware and software designed to learn or improve skills in adaptive technologies, cognitive retraining software, educational technologies, computers, and study skills. Students will work in the computer lab following their individual educational contract. Laboratory time arranged with the instructor. [ND]
PD 23 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78034 PD 23 S01 TBA-TBA TBA 421 Post,Franklin 19 15*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 89 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS 3 Units Grade only. Basic mathematics course which uses special instructional methods and materials to teach learning strategies for computation, problem solving, and real life applications. Prepares students to enter into MATH 20. (Repeatable) [ND] EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: GRADING BASIS - LEAVE BLANK, DESCRIP Introduces basic skills mathematics for students with disabilities. Uses special instructional methods and materials to teach learning strategies for computation, problem solving, and real life applications. Prepares students to enter into MATH 20 or Career Technical Certificate Programs. (Repeatable 3 Times) [ND]
PD 89 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78036 PD 89 S01 11:00AM-12:15PM MW 436 Charter,Patricia 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 100 LIFELONG SUCCESS 3 Units Applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work and life success. Uses assessment of personality, interests, skills, and values to identify major and career options. Uses learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning. [D; CSU, UC]
PD 100 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78017 PD 100 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 105C Abuan,Maria 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78018 PD 100 03 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 105C Ramirez,David 19 7*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78019 PD 100 05 11:00AM-12:15PM TTH 105C Guaracha,Veronica 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78020 PD 100 07 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 105C Garibay,Adriana 19 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78021 PD 100 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Lesh,Caree 19 7*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78590 PD 100 60 06:30PM-09:20PM T 105C Garibay,Adriana 19 9*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78719 PD 100 CB3 12:55PM-02:30PM WF ORHS Garcia,Georgina 17 4*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/23/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78720 PD 100 CB4 12:55PM-02:30PM WF ORHS Garcia,Georgina 17 30*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 1/23/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 100C CAREER PLANNING: JOB SEARCH SKILLS 1 Unit Pass/No Pass only. [Recommended Preparation: PD 100A or equivalent.] Designed to assist students in organizing a job search plan. This plan will include labor market analysis, resume writing, job applications, and interviewing. [D; CSU]
PD 100C Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78024 PD 100C 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Finn,Scott 6 10*
ONLINE Begins: 1/28/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 109 WORK SUCCESS---SUCCESSFUL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR 2 Units Pass/No Pass only. Designed to assist students in identifying and employing appropriate workplace behavior. Students will study, share, and observe workplace scenarios to better prepare for future career placement. All students will demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate business and office etiquette. [D; CSU]
PD 109 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78025 PD 109 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Finn,Scott 9 7*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 110 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS 3 Units A team-taught, comprehensive course designed to assist students in attaining lifelong academic, professional, and personal success. Includes critical thinking and analysis; time and task management; learning styles; personal and educational goals and values; physiosocial and psychological health; memory and concentration; academic study strategies; and use of college resources. (Same as LS 110.) [D; CSU]
PD 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78026 PD 110 S10 12:30PM-01:45PM MW 436 Carulli,Lisa 19 7*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This course is designed for students with disabilities. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 114 TRANSITIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent; ENGL 114 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College English Assessment or equivalent.] Covers a step-by-step approach toward identifying and describing psychosocial, physiological, and academic matters involved with transition to higher education. Includes a study of the culture and rules of higher education, effective decision making skills and strategies, motivation, goal attainment, cultural competency, finance and budgeting, college resources, researching university selections, and health and safety. [D; CSU; UC]
PD 114 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78027 PD 114 01 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 105C Williams Melendrez,Janelle 19 12*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Must be concurrently enrolled in ENGL-115-26. This section is part of The Exponintial Learning Academy (TELA), a learning community that focuses on the African-American experience and university transfer. For further details contact EOPS, 619-421-6700, ext. 5385. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78028 PD 114 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Williams Melendrez,Janelle 19 16*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 116 STUDENT SEMINAR 2 Units Grade only. Teaches students of all ages strategies for academic and personal success. Develops essential study and interpersonal skills. Includes current issues in higher education, college support services, library and academic technology services, and campus information used throughout the student's academic career. (Same as LS 116.) [D; CSU]
PD 116 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78029 PD 116 CB1 11:10AM-12:00PM MTW PAHS Rodriguez,Lisa 13 3*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 2/19/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78030 PD 116 CB2 11:10AM-12:00PM MTW PAHS Rodriguez,Lisa 13 32*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 2/19/2013 Ends: 5/15/2013 College Bound To enroll, please contact Juan Tapia, 619-421-6700, ext. 5631 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 290 OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I 2 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: Declared vocational education major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to declared vocational major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in vocational educational majors to on-the-job assignments allowing application of the theory learned in the student's major. Evaluation of job oriented learning objectives and student performance will be conducted by supervisor and instructor. Open to students with majors not having an assigned cooperative work experience class. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
PD 290 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78591 PD 290 660 05:30PM-06:20PM T 226 Finn,Scott 19 3*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 291 OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: PD 290 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared vocational education major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to declared vocational major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in vocational educational majors to on-the-job assignments allowing application of the theory learned in the student's major. Evaluation of job oriented learning objectives and student performance will be conducted by supervisor and instructor. Open to students with majors not having an assigned cooperative work experience class. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
PD 291 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78592 PD 291 660 05:30PM-06:20PM T 226 Finn,Scott 19 13*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 292 OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION III EXPERIENCE III 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: PD 291 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared vocational education major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to declared vocational major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in vocational educational majors to on-the-job assignments allowing application of the theory learned in the student's major. Evaluation of job oriented learning objectives and student performance will be conducted by supervisor and instructor. Open to students with majors not having an assigned cooperative work experience class. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
PD 292 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78593 PD 292 660 05:30PM-06:20PM T 226 Finn,Scott 19 15*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PD 293 OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: PD 292 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared vocational education major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to declared vocational major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Applies principles and skills acquired in vocational educational majors to on-the-job assignments allowing application of the theory learned in the student's major. Evaluation of job oriented learning objectives and student performance will be conducted by supervisor and instructor. Open to students with majors not having an assigned cooperative work experience class. (Repeatable---not to exceed four units per level.) [D; CSU]
PD 293 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78594 PD 293 660 05:30PM-06:20PM T 226 Finn,Scott 19 15*
    TBA-TBA TBA      
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING, DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 17 Total Sections: 26