Chabot College
Fall 2002
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 12
SELF-ESTEEM FOR SUCCESS
Catalog Description:
12- Self-Esteem for Success
2 units
Exploration of causes of low self-esteem, methods for building self-esteem and habits for
success. Designed to improve self-esteem to ensure academic success. 2 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 35]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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demonstrate understanding of how to ascertain the roots of their self-esteem;
develop a plan to improve self-esteem;
demonstrate knowledge of themselves.
Course Content:
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Self exploration
Root Causes
Perceptions
Negative Talk
Creating Affirmations
Risk Taking
Being Positive
Strengths and Weaknesses
Negotiation Skills
Goal Planning
Habits for Success
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Lecture
Discussion
Tapes
Exercises
Guest lectures
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 12, Page 2
Fall 2002
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. In class exercises (self assessments)
b. Journal
c. Group feedback
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Final exam
b. Homework
c. Class participation
d. Completion of in class assignments, journal
Textbook(s) (Typical)
Moving Through Life Transitions With Power and Purpose, Cara De Marco, PrenticeHall, 2000
The College Woman’s Handbook, R. Dobkin & Shana Sippy, Workman, 1995
I am a Woman Finding My Voice: Celebrating the Extraordinary Blessings of Being a
Woman, Janet Quinn, Eagle Publishing, 1999.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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