Acquire, organize and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills; explore, evaluate and pursue career and educational options; develop social, intellectual and emotional competencies; develop needed skills and strategies to maximize the educational experience; understand themselves, others and their environment in order that they may develop individual value systems and life styles.
One of the following courses must be taken to fulfill the guidance graduation requirement: GUIDE 109, 110, 111, 112, 116, or 120.
Guidance 109 – Orientation for Foreign Students 1 Unit
Education and career planning for students whose previous education has been outside the United States. Acquaints students with the college, its curriculum, facilities, services, academic regulations, vocational and certificate programs, degree and transfer requirements. Reviews extra curricula activities, personal adjustment, American customs, culture shock, survival techniques and immigration regulations. Students must complete a conference with a counselor during the semester. A detailed educational plan is developed.
Guidance 110 – Educational Planning ½ Unit
Acquaints MJC students with the college, its curriculum, facilities, services, academic regulations, vocational and certificate programs, degree and transfer requirements. An educational plan is developed according to each student's needs and goals.
Guidance 111 – Career Awareness 1 Unit
Assists students in exploring career alternatives through development of skills necessary for the research, selection and planning of a life-long career. The role of attitudes, interests, values and skills will be addressed. Interests, aptitude and values tests may be used. Important aspects of occupational choice will be covered along with occupational information. An educational plan will be developed. Students must complete a conference with a counselor during the semester.
Guidance 112 – Job Development Skills ½ Unit
Realities of the job market and techniques for conducting a successful job search. Emphasis on learning job application procedures, resume writing and interview techniques. Students must complete a conference with a counselor during the semester.
Guidance 116- Orientation for Re-entry Adults 2 Units
For the adult student who is reentering the educational system. Conflicts and opportunities of modern society are examined. Personal, educational and career goals are reviewed in the context of aptitudes, interests and values. Decision making is examined in relation to achieving personal goals. Review of the role and function of higher education, community college education and the MJC curriculum. Conducted in an informal group setting. Includes guest speakers and audio visual presentations. Students must complete a conference with a counselor and develop an educational plan during the semester.
Guidance 120- Successful Strategies for Transfer Students 3 Units
Increases success in college by assisting students in obtaining skills and techniques necessary to reach their educational objectives. Topics include: Educational planning and transfer strategies, motivation and learning styles, research strategies, note-taking, subject-subject study techniques, time management and textbook study methods.
