Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD103BC   19946-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/94
CPD103BC 19946-20035 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Personal Development For Blacks/African Americans
Designed to help Black/African American students develop an awareness of their own identities and personal strengths to enhance personal, social, vocational, and educational decisions. Special emphasis on problems encountered as a racial group. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CPD103BC   19946-20035 Personal Development For Blacks/African Americans
1. Examine one's own social values. (I)
2. Compare and contrast Black/African American lifestyles and value systems with other cultures. (II)
3. Identify personal strengths and values, validate and establish a strong personal identity. (I, IV)
4. Identify and describe cultural strengths and contributions. (I, II)
5. Design a personal development plan. (IV)
6. Identify and use effective interpersonal communication skills. (III)
7. Evaluate personal behavior and report improved self-understanding. (IV)
8. Utilize various techniques for problem solving including support systems, networking, and coping mechanisms. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CPD103BC   19946-20035 Personal Development For Blacks/African Americans
    I. Awareness of identities
        A. History of Cultural Background
        B. Exploring Lifestyles, Self-identity and Personal Strengths
        C. Definition of Cultural and Personal Development Terms
      II. Value systems
          A. Contrasting Lifestyles
          B. Examining Prejudice, Discrimination and Stereotypes
          C. Family Roles and Expectations
        III. Communication skills
            A. Basic Elements
              1. Listening
              2. Understanding
              3. Reflecting
              4. Empathy
            B. Verbal and Nonverbal Strengths
            C. Interpersonal Relationships
            D. Conflict Management
          IV. Personal, Social, Vocational, and Educational Decision Making
              A. Alternative Approaches
              B. Building Confidence
              C. Tools for Priority Setting and Modifying Behavior
              D. Writing an Action Plan
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