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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