Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Human Development

Human Development courses are elective college-credit courses designed to assist students in succeeding in college and in life. They are open to students in any program or discipline. Students may take up to 3 credit hours in this area.

CREX 1309 CAREER EXPLORATION/PLANNING (3-3-0). An introduction to the process of career decision-making, educational planning, and job searching. Topics includes analyzing personal career interests, values, and aptitudes; surveying and researching career fields with related educational and training requirements; practicing the decision-making process; and basic job search skills such as completing applications, writing letters of application, developing and using resumes and interviewing. Formerly called HDP 1643 Career Development. ( )

HDP 1601 TRANSITION TO COLLEGE SUCCESS (1-1-0). This is a developmental level course designed for entering freshmen with priority needs. It provides an overview of key aspects, knowledge, and skills needed in the transition to college life. Students identify their educational goals, personal strengths and areas for development; become familiar with college resources and services; and briefly explore strategies for academic success such as time management and study skills. Course formerly called Orientation.

HDP 1603 EFFECTIVE LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS (3-3-0). This course teaches learning and self-management principles and practices that increase a student's success in college and in life. Drawing from cognitive, affective, and behavioral theories in psychology, students examine the factors which impact their learning, select relevant methods for deepening their learning and thinking processes, and develop self-regulation stratgies for maximizing the effectiveness of their efforts. Formerly titled Creative Learning: Keys to College Success. Skills: R


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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