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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Personal Development
Course: CPD101

First Term: 1994 Fall
 Lecture   2 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   2 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Designed to assist students in developing confidence in making personal, social, and educational decisions. Examination and assessment of individual needs, interests, abilities and values to develop and strengthen interpersonal communication, enhance transitional skills and identify realistic life planning goals



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the terms and describe the process of life planning. (I)
2. List choices for dealing with change and the personal tools available for dealing with change. (II)
3. Identify specific personal skills and relate these skills to life situations. (II)
4. Utilize problem solving techniques including campus and community support systems and networking skills. (II, III)
5. Explain the difference between interests and abilities. (III)
6. Identify personal values and value conflicts. (III)
7. Identify personal obstacles to decision-making and establish strategies for personal enhancement. (IV)
8. Evaluate personal behavior and report improved self understanding. (IV)
9. Establish long-range goals and objectives for the enhancement of personal life. (I, V)
10. Identify and use effective interpersonal communication skills. (VI)
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. Defining Terms
   A. Life Planning
   B. Educational Planning
II. Change
   A. Choices
   B. Personal Skills
      1. Time Management
      2. Risk Taking
      3. Coping
      4. Problem Solving
III. Personal Assessment
   A. Interests
   B. Abilities
   C. Values
      1. Personal Values
      2. Value Conflict
   D. Support Systems
   E. Networking
IV. Decision Making
   A. Obstacles
   B. Tools
      1. Setting Priorities
      2. Modifying Behavior
V. Goal Setting
   A. Personal
   B. Educational
VI. Interpersonal Communication
   A. Effective Communication Strategies
   B. Skill Development
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/24/1994

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