(formerly STD)

Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation. Lecture 1 hour per week.

SDV 106 Preparation for Employment (1 cr.)

Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Surveys career options available to students. Stresses career development and assists in the understanding of self in the world of work. Assists students in applying decision-making to career choice. Lecture 2 hours per week.

SDV 109  Student Leadership Development (2 cr.)

Introduces students to leadership theories and skills. Develops students’ personal leadership styles.  Assists students to promote leadership skills in others. Examines the outlook, skills and behavior essential to successful leadership. Lecture 1 hour per week.

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