Education 115, College Survival Skills is also offered. Education 105 and 110 are 3 credit hour courses taught by the counseling faculty at the college with both day and evening sections offered. Some off-campus and weekend section times are occasionally scheduled. Both courses are generally transferable and may be taken to satisfy graduation requirements at the college. The emphasis in Education 105 is on career development with important life choices.
Students learn to increase career awareness, make career decisions and take career action.
In Education 110, small group interaction focuses on understanding your style of communicating, exploring new options, and on increasing awareness of self-defeating behaviors. Improved skills lead to greater effectiveness in life and work situations, heightened self-esteem, and greater sense of control over one's life. Generally for new students, this course is an introduction to academic survival skills necessary for meeting the challenge of a college education. Students explore and become familiar with the range of support resources that can assist them in achieving their academic goals.