MCCCD Program Description

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe campus support services. (I) 2. Identify and apply time-management strategies. (II) 3. Identify and apply goal-setting strategies. (III) 4. Identify preferred learning strategies and describe the relationship to teaching and learning. (IV) 5. Identify and utilize interpersonal communication skills. (V) 6. Identify and utilize strategies to organize study materials. (VI) 7. Identify and utilize note-taking strategies. (VII) 8. Identify and utilize course materials and reading strategies. (VIII) 9. Identify and utilize test-taking strategies. (IX) 10. Identify and utilize strategies to improve memory. (X) 11. Identify and utilize strategies for critical and creative thinking. (XI) 12. Describe the process of educational and career planning. (XII) 13. Describe current occupational trends and outlooks. (XIII) 14. Utilize career planning resources. (XIV) 15. Develop an educational plan. (XV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Campus support services A. Identify student services B. Identify academic support services C. Connect with students, faculty and staff D. Navigate college and classroom policies and expectations II. Time management A. Analyze present use of time B. Prioritize C. Schedule D. Organize III. Goal setting A. Identify motivators B. Compare growth to fixed mindset C. Clarify values D. Design short and long-term goals IV. Learning strategies A. Assess learning strategies and preferences B. Identify teaching strategies that complement learning strategies V. Interpersonal communication A. Verbal and non-verbal B. Active listening C. Assertive communication D. Cultural influences in communication VI. Materials organization A. Course syllabi and outline B. Assignments C. Learning management system VII. Note-taking A. Outlining B. Mind mapping C. Cornell note-taking D. Additional note-taking techniques VIII. Reading A. Text/course materials reading techniques B. Information literacy IX. Test-taking A. Study environment B. Test preparation C. Test formats D. Test anxiety X. Memory A. Short and long term memorization techniques B. Repetition C. Association D. Mnemonics E. Additional memorization strategies XI. Critical and creative thinking A. Critical and creative thinking skills B. Analyzing data C. Solving problems XII. Educational and career planning process A. Engage in self-assessment process B. Identify, research and evaluate career options C. Develop decision-making techniques XIII. Workplace trends and occupational outlook A. Changes in the workplace B. Growth-oriented industries C. Occupational outlook for specific job titles XIV. Career planning resources A. Online resources B. Campus resources C. Informational interviewing/networking XV. Educational planning A. General education requirements B. Degree programs and requirements C. University transfer guidelines D. Create an educational plan

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2016