Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of courses of the Academic Achievement and Personal Success discipline, students will be able to:

  • Navigate the educational and student support services to enhance their success.
  • Make decisions related to their educational and personal goals.

Courses

Counseling New Students

AAPS 100, Achieving an Academic Attitude
Lec-52.5 field trips P/NP Available

Students learn performance/achievement-based tools and competencies to assist in thinking critically about personal development expectations and social contexts. Engage in an action plan for future academic and personal success by understanding topics such as communication, motivation, and cultural competencies.

CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AAPS 103, Orientation to College Transfer
Lec-52.5 P/NP Available

PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENGL 1A and ENGL 1AS

An overview of the concepts and significance of factors that contribute to college transfer and success in college. Factors to be explored include social awareness, cultural identity, goal setting, educational planning, and college resources. Focus on understanding the
college/university systems and on understanding of the relationship of cultural experiences and college success.

UC/CSU
Units: 3
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable
AAPS 104, Student Success Seminar
Lec-9 P/NP Only

This course is intended to help students on academic and/or progress probation to regain good academic standing. Students develop time management and motivational strategies and learn about available college resources to help them reach academic success. Students also learn about academic polices and educational goal options.

CSU
Units: 0.5
Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable