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Classes Offered

Below are descriptions of credit-based career and personal development classes that are taught by our counselors.  These classes are offered at various times.

CAREER AND LIFESTYLE PLANNING (CAOR 1101)
Students will determine interests, skills, values and career life goals by use of standardized assessments, computer software and self evaluation.  Explore which occupations fit with anticipated life styles and evaluate occupational trends.  Arrange for and carry out informal interviews in the area of occupational choice.  Brief review of resume writing and interviewing skills.  Use of the internet to search for careers. Prerequisites:  None; 2 Credits

CAREER EXPLORATION (CAOR 1103)
This course is designed to assist students in setting educational and occupational goals through assessment of interests and values, learning about the world of work, and learning to use career resources. Prerequisites:  None; 1 Credit

SELF ESTEEM (PL 1102)
Origins of one's self esteem; impact of self talk; positive affirmations; value of realistic goal setting; impact of distorted and irrational thinking; features, characteristics and manifestations of perfectionism and procrastination; value of one's support system; self evaluation. Prerequisites:  None; 1 Credit

STRESS MANAGEMENT (PL 1104)
This course examines the positive and negative ramifications of stressors and practical interventions to manage stress more completely.  Course content is designed to challenge students through awareness of the model of stress and use of various strategies to develop healthier coping skills. Prerequisites:  None; 1 Credit

 

 

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