1.0 Unit
Student Development 103 is an introduction to customs unique to the American culture, prevalent American attitudes, United States immigration regulations affecting international students, and general principles for living and studying in the United States of America. Additionally, the course covers college academic regulations, requirements for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, college services, and specialized student support services. At the conclusion of the course, the student is able to produce a Student Educational Plan. Lecture 1-3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Student Development 103 is designed specifically for newly enrolled international (F-1 visa) students. Placement is based upon TOEFL results and/or previous college experience. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

1.0 Unit
Student Development 104 is an introduction to issues unique to students with disabilities. Additionally, the course covers college academic regulations, requirements for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, college services, and disabled student support services. At the conclusion of the course, the student is able to produce a Student Educational Plan. Lecture 1 hour.
Prerequisite: None.

1.0 Unit
Student Development 105 assists students with  disabilities realize their greatest potential for success in college and in life by discovering self motivation, mastering effective self management strategies, developing mutually supportive relationship, and by changing self defeating patterns and limiting beliefs. Lecture 1 hour.
Recommended Preparation: English 189 or ESL 133.
Note: The course is specially designed for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Student Programs and Services. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

1.0 Unit
Student Development 125 is a course that helps students choose a career goal by assessing and analyzing personal values, aptitudes, skills, interests, and traits and relating them to career areas. Decision-making strategies are taught and a tentative career plan is developed. Lecture 1 hour.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 2 units may be earned. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

1.0 Unit
Student Development 126 is a course designed to teach methods in job search skills. Students learn how to prepare a job resume and cover letter, how to prepare for a job interview, and how to locate sources of job leads. Lecture 1 hour.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 2 units may be earned. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

0.5 Unit
Student Development 127 is a course designed to help students identify majors they might be interested in pursuing. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to the required education and training needed for a particular major. Students analyze factors such as interests, values, and skills that influence their choice of a major. Lecture 0.5 hour.
Prerequisite: None. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

1.0-2.0 Units
Student Development 128 is a course designed to assist students with disabilities learn about themselves, design a vocational plan, and apply decision-making skills to the world of work. Students will explore career goals by assessing and analyzing values, aptitudes, skills, and interests, and relate them to a career  and to their specific disabilities. Lecture 1-2 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Allows only 1 unit of credit for students who have completed Student Development 126. This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit.

1.0 Unit
Student Development 141 is an introduction to study skills methods, academic support services, and student's academic assessment. It is designed to present practical study techniques, including note-taking skills, preparing for and taking examinations, increasing time management skills, improving memory skills, learning to deal  with stress more effectively, and gaining motivation for success. 
Prerequisite: None.
Note: This course is offered only as Credit/No Credit and may be taken 2 times; a maximum of  2 units may be earned.

3.0 Units
Student Development 145 is a survey course designed to increase academic and life success throughout the life span. Students develop their own academic and life success plans through both cognitive and affective techniques and knowledge. Students learn and apply learning theories and problem-solving skills in areas such as: self-motivation and discipline, memory development, time management, study skills and techniques, personal management skills, theories of personality, values and interests, self-esteem, and life transitions and changes. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Transfer credit: CSU

1.0 Unit
Student Development 171 presents the fundamentals of student leadership. Students study leadership theory, parliamentary law, committee techniques, democratic organization, principles and functions of student government, and group leadership problems. Lecture 1 hour, discussion 1 hour.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Open to all students interested in developing leadership skills. Officers of all student organizations are urged to enroll. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed Social Science 141.