St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Student Success Center, 989-5520

SD 110 Career Development.

This is a course for students who are exploring or questioning career choice. Classroom interaction and activity foster a learning environment that promotes self-awareness of values, interests, personality, skills and lifestyle goals. Students will investigate careers by the use of occupational interviews and research using the Internet and computerized software applications. The goal of this course is to identify career alternatives and learn the decision making process for future career choices.
Prerequisite: None
1 credit = 1 lecture

SD 120 Assertive Behavior.

This course is designed to help students learn to express beliefs, feelings, needs and preferences in an honest, direct and appropriate manner. Students will learn to distinguish between non-assertive, assertive and aggressive responses as well as to identify the basic tenets of human rights. Assertive skills will be learned through in-class discussion, lecture, reading material and role playing.
Prerequisite: None
1 credit = 1 lecture OC

SD 130 Job Search and Employment Skills.

The goal of this course is to develop and master the skills necessary to secure employment. The course includes job search techniques, resume writing, interviewing techniques, applications and methods to overcome employment barriers.
Prerequisite: None
1 credit = 1 lecture

SD 140 College Success.

This course is designed to provide students with insight into their strengths, weaknesses, and preferred style of operation and learning. With heightened awareness in these areas the student can make better use of the campus resources and experience a more successful college career. An exploration of the resources at St. Clair County Community College is included and utilization is encouraged.
Prerequisite: None
2 credits = 2 lecture

SD 150 Stress Management.

This course covers the theoretical and practical application components of stress management. Lectures on stress pathophysiology and psychophysiology provide the conceptual understanding. Participants assess their stress level and are taught various techniques to lower and maintain a healthy level. The main focus is on relaxation techniques and how to implement them into your daily routine.
Prerequisite: None
1 credit = 1 lecture