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2006-2007 Catalog Year (Archived)
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HDEV 0092 Student Success (3)
Prerequisite: None.
In this orientation course, students are introduced to academic and personal goal-setting and learning skills that enhance their chances for educational success. Students will learn how to develop positive attitudes toward themselves, improve communication and decision-making skills, and make effective use of campus resources. This course supports students enrolling in other appropriate remediation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3201995140
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HDEV 0100 Educational Alternatives (1)
Prerequisite: None.
The learning environment is introduced. Career, personal study skills, educational planning, and skills for living are all included. Emphasis is on exploring career and educational alternatives and learning a systematic approach to decision-making. A wide range of learning alternatives is covered, and opportunity is provided to participate in personal skills seminars. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3201995140
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HDEV 0110 Assessment Of Prior Learning (1)
Prerequisite: Limited to students in Technical Occupational Programs.
Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor is required. This course is designed to assist students in documenting prior learning for the purpose of applying for college credit. Students develop a portfolio which includes a statement of educational/career goals, related non-collegiate experiences which have contributed to college-level learning, and documentation of such experiences. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
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HDEV 1300 Learning Framework (3)
This is a Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is a study of theoretical models regarding how people learn, think and motivate themselves. Students will use assessment instruments to help them identify their own academic strengths and weaknesses. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply these skills to become effective efficient learners. This course is cross-listed as Psychology 1300. The student may register for either Human Development 1300 or Psychology 1300, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4203015125
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HDEV 1310 Career Exploration/Planning (3)
This is a Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the process of career decision-making, educational planning, and job searching. Topics include 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. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5204010004
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HDEV 2315 Principles And Processes Of Personal And Social Adjustment (3)
The Texas Common Course Number is PSYC 2315.
Prerequisite: None.
Designed as an Applied Psychology and Human Relations course, this course is an intensive theoretical and practical study of interpersonal communication processes. The course content surveys the major psychological principles of communication and utilizes an experiential model for the practical application of skill based competencies. Students develop an awareness and understanding of their own feelings, values, attitudes, and behaviors and also explore the processes by which these factors effect the quality of their interactions with others. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015640
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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