College of San Mateo
Official Course Outline
1. COURSE ID: CRER 129 TITLE: Puente: Transfer Readiness
Semester Units/Hours: 2.0 units; a minimum of 32.0 lecture hours/semester
Method of Grading: Letter Grade Only
Corequisite: ENGL 100, /ENGL 102 or ENGL 105
2. COURSE DESIGNATION:
Degree Credit
Transfer credit: CSU
AA/AS Degree Requirements:
CSM - COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: C3 Information Competency
3. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Catalog Description:
CRER 129 Puente: Transfer Readiness is part of the Puente Project and must be taken concurrently with
ENGL 100/102 or ENGL 105. CRER 129 builds upon CRER 128 and is designed to assist CSM Puente
students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to complete their educational goal with a focus on
Transfer and Career Planning. Through a holistic and comprehensive approach, this course will consist of
areas related to transfer and career planning with a culminating social justice research project. Topics
covered will include Personal Statements, Transfer Process, Universities (UC, CSU, Private), TAGs,
Transfer resources, Career Planning process, Career Assessment, Values/skills, Research methodology and
more within an environment of collaboration and team building. This course will require participation in
off-campus field trips and activities.
4. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME(S) (SLO'S):
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
A. Describe the different types of financial aid available.
B. Explain how CSU, UC and Private Universities admissions requirements differ.
C. Explain the components of the Career Planning Process.
5. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
A. Describe the different types of financial aid available.
B. Explain how CSU, UC and Private Universities admissions requirements differ.
C. Explain the components of the Career Planning Process.
6. COURSE CONTENT:
Lecture Content:
1. Introduction to the cost and funding a college education.
2. Types of financial aid, finding and applying for scholarships
3. Financial resources for AB540 students
4. Writing a personal statement
5. Essential transfer information to support successful transfer
6. Differences between CSU, UC and Private Universities
7. AA-Ts
8. Basic and selective admissions, general education, lower division major preparation, researching transfer
institutions
9. Transfer resources (assist.org, CSU Mentor, UC Pathways, etc.)
10. Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)
11. Support programs and services for transfer students at the Universities
12. University campus tour
13. Career planning process
14. Career assessment
15. Identifying skills sets
16. Gaining experience (college classes, volunteer, internships, etc.)
17. Research methodology, project and presentation
18. Continued student leadership development
Lab Content:
Lab Content:
n/a
TBA Hours Content:
n/a
7. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Typical methods of instruction may include:
A. Lecture
B. Directed Study
C. Activity
D. Discussion
E. Field Experience
F. Field Trips
G. Guest Speakers
H. Individualized Instruction
I. Observation and Demonstration
J. Other (Specify): Group work peer teaching
8. REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
Representative assignments in this course may include, but are not limited to the following:
Writing Assignments:
Worksheets
Journal entries
Individual/Group presentations
Social Justice Research project
Reading Assignments:
Articles
Other Outside Assignments:
n/a
9. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF EVALUATION
Representative methods of evaluation may include:
A. Class Participation
B. Class Performance
C. Class Work
D. Exams/Tests
E. Field Trips
F. Group Projects
G. Home Work
H. Oral Presentation
I. Papers
J. Portfolios
K. Projects
L. Research Projects
10. REPRESENTATIVE TEXT(S):
Other:
A. The instructor will provide handouts and materials that will be used in class and will be ongoing college
resource tools for the students
Origination Date: October 2012
Curriculum Committee Approval Date: May 2013
Effective Term: Fall 2013
Course Originator: Lorena Gonzalez