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| Credit- Degree applicable | | Effective Quarter: Fall 2020 | I. Catalog Information
| COUN 5 | Introduction To College | 1 Unit(s) |
| | Formerly: (Formerly COUN 50.)
Requisites: Requisite/Advisory: None. Hours: Lec Hrs: 12.00
Out of Class Hrs: 24.00
Total Student Learning Hrs: 36.00 Description: This course is an introduction to De Anza College that includes information about programs, services, policies, degrees, certificates, transfer requirements, and college culture. Students will focus on strategies needed for academic success and development of a preliminary Comprehensive Educational Plan. |
| Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO)
| | | • Student Learning Outcome: Identify potential majors, certificates, transfer institutions; understand eligibility requirements for AA/AS Degrees, Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) and general education as it applies to their academic goal. |
| | | • Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to complete a Comprehensive Educational Plan according to their academic goals. |
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II. Course Objectives | A. | Demonstrate knowledge of the various roles, function and structure of Higher Education |
| B. | Create a preliminary Comprehensive Educational Plan compatible with individual interest, personal values, educational and career goals |
| C. | Demonstrate understanding of the language and culture of De Anza College, including policies, and procedures and expectations |
| D. | Clarify and articulate one's reason for attending college to establish realistic academic goals and expectations |
| E. | Identify and locate campus resources and services available at De Anza College and effectively utilize this information to enhance the college experience |
| F. | Create specific methods to manage time more efficiently and apply decision-making and time management principles to improve motivation and academic achievement |
III. Essential Student Materials | | De Anza College Catalog which can be purchased in the campus bookstore or viewed online via www.deanza.edu. |
IV. Essential College Facilities V. Expanded Description: Content and Form | A. | Demonstrate knowledge of the various roles, function and structure of Higher Education |
| 1. | Overview of California Higher Education Systems |
| a. | Distinguish between various degrees offered at CSU, UC, CC and private institutions |
| b. | Identify lower vs. upper division courses |
| c. | Understanding semester vs. quarter system |
| d. | Analyze the cost difference between UC, CSU, and private universities |
| 2. | Compare and contrast California System of Higher Education |
| B. | Create a preliminary Comprehensive Educational Plan compatible with individual interest, personal values, educational and career goals |
| 1. | Identify steps in selection of major |
| a. | Identify factors that influence major selection including culture, personal values,economics, family, physical and or learning disabilities |
| b. | Connect decision-making theory to individual interests, talents, and abilities that align with specific majors and careers |
| c. | Utilize computer based educational tools such as EUREKA to explore careers |
| d. | Knowledgeable about campus career planning resources such as Career Life Planning courses (CLP 7 and CLP 5) and career counseling appointments |
| 2. | Demonstrate knowledge of differences in general education and major requirements for various institutions |
| a. | Understand and use general education patterns IGETC, CSU, AA/AS, private and campus specific |
| b. | Use Assist website and Degree Works website to assist with the development of an Educational Plan |
| c. | Use general education courses to help identify areas of academic interest |
| 3. | Understand the requirements and differences between career and transfer programs |
| a. | Understanding Associate of Arts/Science, ADT and certificate Programs |
| b. | Understanding Associate of Arts requirements vs. transfer requirements |
| c. | Understanding benefits of Transfer Admissions agreements (TAA/TAG) |
| d. | Understanding lower vs. upper division courses preparing for majors at private and out-of-state institutions |
| e. | Understanding options available in the community college |
| C. | Demonstrate understanding of the language and culture of De Anza College, including policies, and procedures and expectations |
| 1. | Illustrate knowledge of academic responsiblities |
| c. | Understanding of college policies, procedures, college terms, such as drop and add, course withdrawal, prerequisite, registration, and academic integrity |
| d. | The General Petition process |
| e. | Course repeatability policy |
| g. | Course listing, codes, unit values |
| i. | Course numbering system |
| j. | Understanding classroom expectations |
| k. | Grading system and Grade Point Average |
| 2. | Discuss equity and diversity among De Anza's students, staff and faculty and its impact on the student's college experience |
| a. | Demographics of De Anza's student population |
| c. | Sexual Harassment Policy |
| d. | Anti-Discrimination Policy |
| e. | Alcohol and drug Policy |
| f. | Student Code of Conduct |
| D. | Clarify and articulate one's reason for attending college to establish realistic academic goals and expectations |
| 1. | Identify retention strategies needed for academic success |
| a. | Examine student's roles and responsibilities outside of college |
| b. | Clarify one's expectations and responsibilities with respect to the college experience |
| c. | Discuss personal experiences individually and collectively, by challenging assumptions and hypotheses about one’s beliefs and outcomes of one’s decisions |
| d. | Develop written plan of action to identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term goals |
| 2. | Develop an understanding and use of information technology |
| a. | Use of Degree Works and My Portal for development of Educational Planning |
| b. | Use of Canvas for on-line and hybrid courses |
| 3. | Demonstrate specific knowledge and use of College Survival Tips to improve study skills |
| a. | Enroll in Skills courses to improve study techniques |
| b. | Utilize tutorial services for help in English, math and other general subjects |
| c. | Participate in academic skills workshops |
| E. | Identify and locate campus resources and services available at De Anza College and effectively utilize this information to enhance the college experience |
| 2. | Student Success Skill & Tutorial Centers |
| 5. | Child Development Center |
| 6. | Counseling and Advising Center |
| 7. | Disability Support Services (DSS and EDC) |
| 9. | Assessment/Testing Center |
| 10. | Library West Computer Lab |
| 11. | Distant Learning Center |
| 12. | Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) |
| 14. | Student Success Center |
| 16. | Office of College Life |
| 17. | Student Health Center and Psychological Services |
| F. | Create specific methods to manage time more efficiently and apply decision-making and time management principles to improve motivation and academic achievement |
| 1. | Improve organizational skills by utilizing effective time management techniques |
| 2. | Construct both academic and personal goals that are specific, measurable, realistic and timely using the S.M.A.R.T. model |
| 3. | Generate and evaluate solutions to personal and academic problems using a decision making model |
VI. Assignments | A. | Complete reading assignments, and quizzes for each unit |
| B. | Complete writing assignments including discovery/intention statements, major choice, and preliminary Educational Plan |
VII. Methods of Instruction | | Lecture and visual aids
Collaborative learning and small group exercises
Guest speakers
Collaborative projects
In-class exploration of Internet sites
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VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives | A. | Write an essay evaluated on comprehension of material covered in this course. |
| B. | A final, multiple-choice examination requiring students to interpret and translate concept-based questions. |
IX. Texts and Supporting References | A. | Examples of Primary Texts and References |
| 1. | De Anza College Quarterly Class Schedule (most current version) |
| 2. | De Anza College Course Catalog (most current version) |
| B. | Examples of Supporting Texts and References |
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