Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 25
COLLEGE ORIENTATION
Catalog Description:
25 - College Orientation
1/2 unit
A survey of practical strategies for academic success focusing on the new student. Examines
goal setting, college policies, graduation requirements, campus resources, student rights and
responsibilities, and student educational planning. Designed for first time college students in
order to enhance their transition into college and maximize their academic/vocational potential.
9 total hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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State education goals in general terms;
Utilize appropriate campus resources;
Demonstrate knowledge of transfer and AA/AS graduation requirements;
Follow correct registration procedures;
Utilize handout material to locate information on student rights and
responsibilities;
Organize course content and know what information to study;
Complete the components of the matriculation process, assessment; orientation
and counseling follow-up.
Course Content:
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Educational Planning - Majors
College success and future outcomes
The Chabot College Catalog - policies, procedures, etc.,
Time Management - term, weekly, and daily planning
Registration procedures
Expectations of student in extra curricular activities, i.e., ASCC
Campus resources
Student rights and responsibilities
Transfer and AA/AS graduation requirements
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 25, Page 2
Fall 2002
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Lecture
Discussion
Group interaction
Practice materials
Class activities
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Small group exercises on identifying campus resources
b. Partial Student Education Plan (Partial SEP)
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class discussion
b. Partial SEP
c. Student self-evaluation
d. Class participation
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Chabot College Handbook
Chabot College Catalog
Current schedule of classes
Special Student Materials:
None.
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Revised 09/01; 10/01