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Personal Development
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The following Shasta College courses all
relate to counseling issues or the development of personal skills for
lifelong success. They are listed alphabetically by department prefix, in
the order they are found in the Shasta College catalog. The Admissions and
Records office can provide you with information about how to enroll in these
or any other Shasta College courses. You may call Admissions and Records at
(530) 242-7650
ADAP 100
College Success for Students with
Disabilities
The course is designed primarily for students who have physical or learning
disabilities. Topics include personal goals, the college experience, career
exploration, study skills, support services and legal issues of importance
to individuals with disabilities.
ADJU 103 Community Resources and Crisis
Intervention (2 units)
Students will learn how to communicate in crisis situations and identify
appropriate community agency referrals.
ADJU 106
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Education and Training
(4 units)
The course will create an awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and an
understanding of how to deal with situations involving rape or any type of
sexual abuse. It is designed to provide training to those who may
become involved in crisis intervention and victim advocacy.
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the Job
(3 units)
Designed to improve students' interpersonal skills for better relationships
among employees and between employer and employee, the course emphasizes
communication, motivation, leadership and group decision-making skills.
FSS 60 Life Management
Students learn skills for functioning effectively in their lives. Topics
include: assessing personal values and goals, decision-making, time
management, stress management, and improving interpersonal relationships.
HLTH
1 Health and Wellness (3
units)
Students will learn information they can use to improve their own
well-being. Topics include mental health, nutrition, physical fitness,
drugs-alcohol-tobacco, sexuality, major health problems, environmental
health issues and the aging process.
HLTH
3 Substance Abuse Awareness
The course introduces students to tobacco, alcohol and drug problems in
general, and it covers their misuse, abuse, and methods for their control.
STU
1 College Success (3 units)
This is a comprehensive course designed to help students achieve their
educational goals. It covers such topics as motivation and discipline,
memory development, time management, communication skills, career and
transfer planning, and study skills.
STU 50 Getting Connected: An Orientation
to College (.5 - 1 unit)
Recommended for all students, the course introduces the programs, services
and policies of Shasta College. It also covers important information about
planning your educational program, degree requirements and becoming a
successful student.
STU 90 Career Choice (1 unit)
Students will learn a systematic approach for choosing a career. Topics
include assessment of personal interests and skills, labor market
information, career research, decision-making, and setting and implementing
career goals.
STU 92 Worksite Readiness (1
unit)
This course prepares students to be successful on the job. Students will
gain insight into employer expectations, effective workplace attitudes,
developing job-related communication skills, conflict resolution, and
managing stress.
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