Development and strengthening of assertive skills, including improving self confidence and ability to relate to others. Emphasis on the integration of these skills into daily life. Separate sections may be taught for special groups. Exploration of skills needed to create positive relationships with others. Includes understanding and appreciating differences in people, basic skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and advanced relationship tools including negotiation and conflict resolution.
Emphasis is on workplace applications.
Culture and current issues of the Mexican-American woman. Includes history, values, discrimination, family relationships, La Envidia Syndrome, self-esteem, mentoring, and personal success. Supervised practical training for advanced students involved in leadership positions. Provides opportunities to strengthen leadership skills developed in previous courses. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours.