Human/Career Development

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• compensate for functional limitations and/or acquired English skills necessary to complete their educational objectives.
• examine and use various specialized instructional methodologies, as needed.
• apply word attack skills to reading and spelling.
• apply phonemic processing word attack skills to reading and spelling.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply intervention strategies to reading, writing, and spelling assignments in other departments.
• compensate for functional limitations and acquire English skills necessary to complete their educational objectives.
• examine and use adaptive learning devices and various specialized instructional methodologies.
• apply morphemic processing and syllabication skills to improve reading and spelling.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• employ learning strategies to overcome their functional limitations and improve performance on mathematics tasks.
• relate concrete, hands-on examples, visual and cognitive models of math problems and concepts to the paper and pencil methods of solving equations.
• apply correct formulas and algorithms for solving math problems and equations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• employ learning strategies to overcome functional limitations and improve performance on mathematics tasks.
• relate concrete, hands-on examples, and visual and cognitive models of math problems and concepts to paper and pencil methods of solving equations.
• apply correct formulas and algorithms for solving math problems and equations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• utilize pertinent learning strategy skills from the following areas: research methods; textbook reading strategies; notetaking strategies; organization of written assignments; editing and proofing of papers; test preparation and test-taking strategies; and time management.
• apply their learned strategy skills based upon their preferred learning style in future academic classes and in the work place.
• apply self-advocacy skills to obtain accommodations and utilize accommodations throughout their college experience and in the work place.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply appropriate strategies for time management, goal setting, and note taking.
• recognize personal learning styles and apply study techniques to enhance classroom success.
• apply study techniques and apply test-taking strategies to enhance personal/academic success.
• develop analytical and problem solving skills with regard to circumstances occurring in the personal, educational, and workplace environment.
• apply techniques to improve and enhance physical and emotional wellness.
• identify healthy networks of support.
• demonstrate successful collaborations in a diverse environment; describe their influence and the benefits in building relationships within a diverse group.
• identify college programs and services.
• demonstrate an understanding of their rights and responsibilities as a college student.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify college basic requirements and what it takes to enroll in Los Rios Community College District courses at a fundamental level.
• identify and utilize student resources on campus and off campus to mitigate disability related educational limitations.
• identify and apply skills related to psychological wellness; recognize stressors and know how to apply coping mechanisms to help reduce stress factors.
• demonstrate personal skills such as planning, organization, time management, coping with anxiety, and working cooperatively with others.
• assess and identify personal learning styles and demonstrate knowledge of strategies related to learning style, memory, and retention.
• identify and apply successful techniques for exploring and resolving conflicts.
• identify and apply communication skills with instructors, staff, and faculty.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply stress management strategies and techniques.
• examine a variety of skills, ideas, and techniques for academic success.
• identify, locate, and utilize a variety of college support services.
• contrast and compare successful and non-successful behavior related to academic success.
• develop planning and decision-making processes.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply short-term goal setting.
• assess skills, interests, and abilities.
• develop an educational plan and identify the elements that go into developing short and long term plans.
• identify the access path to academic and student service programs that can assist in achieving goals.
• identify college academic requirements, standards, and student code of conduct.
• identify the skills and behaviors necessary to be a successful student.
• compare and contrast different systems of higher education.
• cite a number of certificate and Associate Degree programs offered by Sacramento City College and other Los Rios Colleges.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• recognize strategies to effectively participate in student communities in a college-level setting.
• understand the importance of the matriculation process and develop tools and strategies to navigate the college system.
• build relationships with college staff and faculty, and become more aware of college support services.
• recognize the benefits of campus and university tours, technology, multiple artistic expressions, and the “sampler series,” which includes presentations by professors discussing a variety of majors and academic departments on campus.
• demonstrate the importance of identifying resources and seeking help during challenging times.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify professions in the mathematics, science, and engineering fields and differentiate between a variety of sub-specialties.
• use collaborative learning skills.
• apply decision making strategies to create school, study, and career plans.
• identify the colleges that match student needs academically, personally, and vocationally.
• develop successful team building strategies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• formulate an educational plan based on academic and career goals.
• evaluate and apply information relevant to graduation and transfer processes.
• differentiate between the admission and academic requirements of private universities and public higher education systems in California.
• develop a personal statement.
• develop a working resume.
• examine a sense of self within their own culture.
• recognize, through experience, the importance of community involvement and leadership.
• recognize the usefulness of developing mentor relationships.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify critical thinking skills for analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing college level material and determine how these higher learning/thinking skills impact their influence and contributions to society/community.
• employ critical thinking skills, to explore the relationship between higher education and life-long learning opportunities and apply this knowledge to make informed decisions in selecting a major, career and/or transfer goal.
• identify the importance of personal and social responsibility and examine their own levels of self-knowledge regarding psychological and sociological perspectives of human diversity and self-management.
• demonstrate information literacy skills for success in college, through effective search, select and evaluation of information.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain the cultural transitional issues faced by non-native English speakers.
• identify available community and college resources.
• demonstrate knowledge of career planning techniques.
• describe the importance of time management and its role in college success.
• recognize what students rights and responsibilities are as stated in SCC's college catalog and student guide.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• formulate a transfer plan based on goals, values, personal characteristics, and resources.
• differentiate between the admission and academic requirements of the three systems of higher education in California as well as out-of-state institutions.
• organize the materials needed for successful college applications.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• interpret and appraise their aptitudes, interests, values, skills and personality characteristics and relate their relationship to the world of work.
• analyze and apply the principles of decision making and describe the types of careers that match with their research and assessment results.
• research occupational information and formulate an academic and occupational plan employing information gathered.
• describe the goal-setting process and apply it to their own life and career planning.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• discuss and prepare an outline proposal for the focus of study.
• utilize various information resources to successfully complete their focus of study.
• analyze information and apply the skills necessary to complete an independent study relative to the discipline content area.
• demonstrate an ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the development of the independent study.
• assess and/or examine research information.
• utilize college success strategies in the area of time management and study skills to develop, produce, and complete an independent study.