Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
CPD150AB 19956-19975	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Success Orientation Seminar: College Coping Skills
Focus on improving academic ability through the use of effective behavioral strategies including college resources, goal setting and time management, personal learning style application, networking practices, effective communication patterns, and confidence building program. May be taken as credit/no credit option. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: AAA150AB

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
CPD150AB   19956-19975	Success Orientation Seminar: College Coping Skills

1.	Describe and locate all college resources supportive to academic learning. (I)
2.	Describe an activity and outcome demonstrating a self-empowerment approach to successful academic behavior. (II)
3.	Identify a long-range educational goal and supporting objectives. (III)
4.	Utilize a networking plan. (IV)
5.	Describe a needed behavior change and an appropriate change pattern. (V)
6.	Develop a strategy to handle teacher-learner problems. (VI)
7.	Model a preferred stress reduction imagery process applicable to learning processes. (VII)
8.	Identify preferred learning style components and describe how they apply to learning strategies. (VIII)
9.	Write intention and discovery statements. (IX)
10.	List tips for good listening. (X)
11.	List ways to block communication with patterns for change. (XI)
12.	State ways to deal constructively with criticism. (XII)
13.	Describe the "Make It Meaningful" concept. (XIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CPD150AB   19956-19975	Success Orientation Seminar: College Coping Skills

I. College Resources A. Learning Center B. Counseling Center C. Library D. Fitness Center E. Student Services F. Other II. Self-Empowerment Approach A. "You Create It All" exercise B. Networking strategy C. Time management D. Goal-setting plan III. Educational Goals A. Long-range B. Supporting objectives IV. Networking Plans A. Goal setting B. Support person(s) V. Behavior Change and Change Patterns A. Ineffective behavior B. Change description VI. Teacher-Learner Problems A. Identification B. Solution strategy C. Dyads VII. Stress Reduction Imagery Processes A. Imagery rehearsal B. Handling stress VIII. Learning Style Components A. Cognitive Style Map (CSM) B. CSM interpretation C. Learning strategies IX. Intention and Discovery Statements A. Self-discovery B. Change implementation X. Good Listening Tips XI. Communication Patterns A. Communication style B. Social style C. Persuading D. Exploring E. Understanding XII. Dealing with Criticism A. Identification B. Strategies XIII. "Make It Meaningful" Concept A. Development B. Assessment

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