Highland Community College

College Preparation

COL103 Coll Success & Orientation (1)

This course is an orientation to the world of college. Students prepare a career plan to obtain an associate degree in their selected major. Planning begins with exercises designed to develop a working knowledge of curriculum structure and program design. Students will learn and practice career planning and decision-making that will be useful throughout life. This course must be completed before students register for ther 25th semester credit at HCC. Students who have earned or who have transferred 30 semester credits to HCC need not complete the course, but will need to meet all other graduation requiments.

COL103A College Success & Orientation (1)

This course is an orientation to the world of college.  Students prepare a career plan to obtain an associate degree in their selected major.  Planning begins with exercises designed to develop a working knowledge of curriculum structure and program design.  Students will learn and practice career planning and decision making that will be useful throughout life.

COL160 Career/Life Planning (1)

Orients the individual for the world of work. Individuals prepare a career plan to obtain an associate degree in their selected major. Planning begins with exercises designed to develop a working knowledge of curriculum structure and program design. Individuals will learn and practice career planning and decision making that will be useful throughtout life. Instructors are individual advisors. This course must be completed before an individual registers for the 25th semester credit at HCC. Individuals who have earned or who have transferred 30 semester credits to HCC need not complete the course, but will need to meet all other graduation requirements. (Credit/No Credit Grading)

COL160A Career/Life Planning (1)

Orients the individual for the world of work. Individuals prepare a career plan to obtain an associate degree in their selected major. Planning begins with exercises designed to develop a working knowledge of curriculum structure and program design. Individuals will learn and practice career planning and decision making that will be useful throughtout life. Instructors are individual advisors. This course must be completed before an individual registers for the 25th semester credit at HCC. Individuals who have earned or who have transferred 30 semester credits to HCC need not complete the course, but will need to meet all other graduation requirements. (Credit/No Credit Grading)

COL165 Introduction to Learning Theory (2)

This class is offered to supplement instruction in one or more classes. It will enhance the student's abilities to successfully complete college work in one or more classes. The course will enhance class vocabulary, self-assessment, study skills, cooperative learning, involvement in a learning community, critical thinking skills and problem solving. It will also provide an introduction to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and selected findings of brain research with implications for learning. Students will be required to develop a personal learning strategy for their college coursework and to participate in a learning community. A key advantage of the course over traditional study skills classes is that the course is linked to classes the student is currently taking, therefore, the student learns and practices the skills in the context of actual classes and assignments.

COL165A Introduction to Learning Theory I (1)

This class is offered to supplement instruction in one or more classes. It will enhance the student's abilities to successfully complete college work in one or more classes. The course will enhance class vocabulary, self-assessment, study skills, cooperative learning, involvement in a learning community, critical thinking skills and problem solving. It will also provide an introduction to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and selected findings of brain research with implications for learning. Students will be required to develop a personal learning strategy for their college coursework and to participate in a learning community. A key advantage of the course over traditional study skills classes is that the course is linked to classes the student is currently taking, therefore, the student learns and practices the skills in the context of actual classes and assignments.

COL165B Introduction to Learning Theory II (1)

This class is offered to supplement instruction in one or more classes. It will enhance the student's abilities to successfully complete college work in one or more classes. The course will enhance class vocabulary, self-assessment, study skills, cooperative learning, involvement in a learning community, critical thinking skills and problem solving. It will also provide an introduction to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and selected findings of brain research with implications for learning. Students will be required to develop a personal learning strategy for their college coursework and to participate in a learning community. A key advantage of the course over traditional study skills classes is that the course is linked to classes the student is currently taking, therefore, the student learns and practices the skills in the context of actual classes and assignments.

COL170A Leadership Organization and Goals (0.5)

Prerequisite:
This class will provide a practical education in student government and leadership. Creating an understanding and appreciation towards the developing of leadership qualities and parliamentary procedures. They will also develop time and conflict management skills such as scheduling facilities and times for a programming series, budgeting, and team building skills. Students will be actively involved in fundraising and community projects, as well as, student activities, entertainment, and programs. The course will provide an increase in the volume in activities at HCC and development of structure with student leaders. Student government members will act as the voice between student body and the administration. Student representatives will be required for standing committees. This course is designed for individuals with little or no background in student government. This course is offered each semester for one hour per week for half credit attained.

COL170B Leadership Organization and Goals (0.5)

Prerequisite:
This class will provide a practical education in student government and leadership. Creating an understanding and appreciation towards the developing of leadership qualities and parliamentary procedures. They will also develop time and conflict management skills such as scheduling facilities and times for a programming series, budgeting, and team building skills. Students will be actively involved in fundraising and community projects, as well as, student activities, entertainment, and programs. The course will provide an increase in the volume in activities at HCC and development of stucture with student leaders. Student government members will act as the voice between the student body and the administration. Student representatives will be required for standing committees. This course is designed for individuals with little or not background in student government. This course is offered each semester for one hour per week for half credit attained.

COL170C Leadership Organization and Goals (0.5)

Prerequisite:
This class will provide a practical education in student government and leadership. Creating an understanding and appreciation towards the developing of leadership qualities and parliamentary procedures. They will also develop time and conflict management skill such as scheduling facilities and times for a programming series, budgeting, and team building skills. Students will be actively involved in fundraising and community projects, as well as, student activities, entertainment, and programs. The course will provide an increase in the volume in activities at HCC and development of structure with student leaders. Student government members will act as the voice between student body and the administration. Student representatives will be required for standing committees. This course is designed for individuals with little or not background in student government. This course is offered each semester for one hour per week for half credit attained.

COL170D Leadership Organization and Goals (0.5)

Prerequisite:
This class will provide a practical education in student government and leadership. Creating an understanding and appreciation towards the developing of leadership qualities and parliamentary procedures. They will also develop time and conflict mangement skills such as scheduling facilities and times for a programming series, budgeting, and team building skills. Students will be actively involved in fundraising and community projects, as well as, student activities, entertainment, and programs. The course will provide an increase in the volume in activities at HCC and development of stucture with student leaders. Student government members will act as the voice between student body and the administration. Student representatives will be required for standing committees. This course is designed for individuals with little or no background in student government. This course is offered each semester for one hour per week for half credit attained.

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