Chabot College
Fall 2002
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 36
WOMEN IN TRANSITION
Catalog Description:
36 – Women in Transition
1 unit
A first step back to school for women facing career, personal or academic decisions following
divorce, widowhood, and other life changes. Includes clarifying values and goals, increasing
self-esteem, and identification of college resources to effect success. Designed for women
returning to the job market. 1 hour.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate an increase in self-esteem and ability to cope with difficult transitions;
2. develop knowledge of individual interests, values, skills and needs;
3. demonstrate knowledge of college resources to help them become job-ready
(Counseling Center, Library, Employment and Career Services Center, programs of
study, Career/Transfer Center);
4. apply the above knowledge to make future decisions;
5. address goal setting.
Course Content:
The course is structured as a series of nine workshops including:
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Values clarification
Increasing self-esteem
Stress reduction
Assertiveness
Skills identification
Planning steps toward a career and identifying resources
Job search skills and interview techniques
Introduction to tutorial services, Employment and Career Services Center, and
Library
9. Goal setting
Chabot College
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 36, Page 2
Fall 2002
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture and discussion
2. Administration of interest inventory
3. Individual or small group test interpretation
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical assignments:
a. Preparation of individual class presentations
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Participation in course activities
b. Regular attendance
c. Individual class presentations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Becoming a Master Student, Dave Ellis, Houghton-Mifflin, 2000.
Special Student Materials:
None.
rjs a: pscn 36
Revised 9/01; 10/01