COUN 120 - College Success Skills

    Recent Professors
    V. Soto, G. Campos, S. Pesqueira, V. Figueroa, A. Villagrana
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COUN 120
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is designed to assist students in learning how to reach their collegiate and life planning goals. Topics include college orientation, study skills, cultural diversity awareness, self-evaluation of personal characteristics related to educational success, and transitioning to college life. The central theme of the course is a holistic approach to the individuality of students in higher education, which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and age. Strategies covered will include skills such as creative goal setting, note-taking, listening, time-management, learning styles, critical thinking, test taking, library and financial resources and educational program planning. Course is recommended for new and continuing students.
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:20am–2:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 5:30pm–7:40pm, Thu 11:20am–2:30pm