The Counseling Divison is committed to the application of the philosophy and principles of human development in the educational setting. Human development refers to the knowledge, condition, and processes that contribute to the growth, development, and fulfillment of the individual throughout life as a realized person and an effective, productive citizen.

To these ends, the Counseling Division makes available a variety of classes designed to lead to improved attitudes, ability, self-confidence, and understanding of others. Students may elect any of the following classes for elective credit which applies to the associate degree.

COUN 110 - Human Potential Seminar - 2 credits
Uses the group process which enables each individual to discover and use strengths, talents, and abilities more efficiently. Through goal setting and value clarification, one learns to think positively about oneself and become a more self-directing person.

COUN 110 - Advanced Human Potential Seminar - 2 Color credits
Uses the group process and the tools develo Color ped in COUN 110 to develop life skills that enable each individual to discover his or her potential and to deal more effectively and efficiently with conflicts, blocks, failures, and life-style problems. Prerequisite: COUN 110 or permission of the instructor.

COUN 114 - Stress Management: A Personal Approach - 2 Credits
Provides a supportive group setting for students to examine their own personal sources of stress, how those stressors are affecting them, and what they can do to develop more effective coping strategies.

COUN 115 - Assertiveness Training - 1 credit
An experiential course designed to improve communication and behavior. Students learn to differentiate between assertiveness, non-assertiveness, and aggressiveness. Through lectures, discussion, and role-playing, a person begins to become more assertive.

COUN 116 - Assertiveness in Daily Living - 1 credit
An advanced course in assertiveness focusing on communication problems with parents, siblings, friends, relatives, and strangers, including specific assertive strategies for successful communication with difficult people. Emphasis is on role-playing situations such as refusing a request, asking a favor, responding to criticism, and being angry.

COUN 118 - Assertiveness at Work - 1 credit
An advanced course in assertiveness that discusses how to get the most out of one's work environment. One learns how to apply for a job, assertively prepare a boss for a raise, and negotiate salary. In addition, assertive strategy is offered for successfully handling both criticism from peers and a performance review from the boss.

COUN 119 - Issues in Personal Growth - 2 credits
Designed to give participants the opportunity to learn about and discuss the specific blocks to personal growth they feel in their lives. Students will become aware of how they hinder their ability to do academic work and to find friendship, love, and happiness. Small group interaction is utilized.

COUN 128 - Effective Parenting - 2 credits
Provides classroom discussions, video examples, and a supportive group setting for students to learn the basic principles of effective parenting of both children and teens. Students are encouraged to apply these principles to their own situations.

COUN 129 - Personality Type and Success - 2 credits
Through the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in a supportive group setting, participants will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of self and others. Understanding type differences will promote better interpersonal relationships in the home, work, and other areas of one's life. Differences in problem-solving and decision-making techniques will also be explored.

The following course is team-taught with members of the English Division:

COLL 101 - College Success - 3 credits
This course will help students develop effective learning skills in note-taking, test-taking, time management, vocabulary-building and self-awareness. Students will also learn how to navigate the college environment and understand the importance of diversity.