INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND GUIDANCE --COUNSELING 70: (pre-requisite: Disabled Student) A course designed to help disabled students discover avenues for realizing their best qualities in interpersonal communication and in life situations. Offers special guidance in learning confidence and ways to achieve best potential. Students are encouraged to share backgrounds, problems, and achievements with instructor and group. May be repeated for credit.

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE--COUNSELING 115: Through a series of lectures, discussions and academic presentations by college faculty, students will be introduced to practical strategies for success in college. Areas of exploration will include educational information, introductory study methods, time management, goal setting, decision-making, and understanding personal problems. Various support services and college information will be given.

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING--COUNSELING 120: This course is designed to assist students to select their major and to plan their educational programs. Can also be offered in a media format.

HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY--COUNSELING 125: This course is designed to introduce the student to proven study techniques including time budgeting for maximum energy output, listening and lecture note taking, efficient textbook reading, preparing for the taking of examinations, and improving concentration and memory.

CAREER/LIFE PLANNING--COUNSELING 130: This course provides a theoretical and practical basis for the student to define and plan career/life goals. Lectures and discussions will analyze the difficulties and processes involved in making career decisions. Various self-assessment methods including interest, aptitude, and personality testing will be used. Can also be offered in a media format.

COMPUTERIZED CAREER PLANNING--COUNSELING 132: A self-directed study focusing on one's vocational interests and career utilizing a computerized guidance system--Eureka. Various assessment inventories will be used in conjunction with the Eureka Guidance System, counseling services, and current literature topics in vocational guidance. This course is designed to aid the student in making more effective career decisions.

EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES--COUNSELING 135: This course provides practical step-by-step instructions for the job search process. Emphasis will be on job hunting methods and techniques, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing and follow-up procedures.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR PEER COUNSELORS--COUNSELING 140-141: A course designed to train students who will work with people to be more effective in their interpersonal communication.

PEER COUNSELING SEMINAR AND FIELD EXPERIENCE--COUNSELING 142:During the lecture/seminar hour, emphasis will be on topics pertaining to field work experience. In addition, students will work three hours per week as peer counselors.

GROUP PROCESS--COUNSELING 153 A,B: A course designed to provide students an opportunity to participate in a small group experience for the purpose of examining their behavior and the concepts of group behavior. The group will function as a mini-laboratory to improve self-awareness and communication with others according to individual needs and interests. Counseling 153B may be taken four times for credit.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED--COUNSELING 154: (pre-requisite: disabled student) Students with disabilities will learn about the various community resources available to them. Emphasis will be on such topics as social services, social security, medical assistance, financial aid, housing, and transporation. Presentations will be made by counseling staff and guest speakers. May be repeated for credit.

NOTE: All Counseling Courses listed are transferable as elective courses to the California State University. For more information on these courses, contact the College of Marin Counseling Department, (415) 485-9432.