Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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2 9 8 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Course Descriptions Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. development, and educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None. CPD150AA / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD College Orientation & Personal Growth Emphasis on increasing student success through college orientation, identification of learning style and the use of time management, goal-setting, and interpersonal communication strategies. Prerequisites: None. CPD150AB / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD Study Skills Development Emphasis on increasing student success through the use of study strategies including materials organization, note-taking, reading, test-taking, memory, and critical and creative thinking. Prerequisites: None. CPD150AC / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD Educational and Career Planning Emphasis on increasing student success through educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None. CPD160 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Multiculturalism Examination of the multiple cultures and subcultures within the contemporary United States. Personal exploration of awareness and appreciation of multiculturalism. Activities for experiencing diverse cultural perspectives. Critical thinking skills for recognizing, analyzing, and mediating cultural and psychological factors impacting conflict and accord between diverse cultures through written and oral discourse. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or permission of Instructor. CRE – Critical Reading CRE101 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. preferences, skills, and strengths with the use of various assessments. Aids in the development of individualized educational/career goals and action plan. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: CPD102AB may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. CPD102AF / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS Human Sexuality Enables students to view their own sexuality as a normal aspect of personal development. Examination of masculine and feminine differences and/or conflicts in social roles, emotions, and physical development. Prerequisites: None. CPD102AH / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS Stress Management Reviews the sources of stress, the physiological effects and the psychological impact of stress on the individual. Provides strategies to reduce stress. Prerequisites: None. CPD103BA / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS Women in Transition Designed to assist and support women who are experiencing life transitions. Emphasis on assessing self-potential, increasing self-confidence, managing life change, and exploring education/career/life options in terms of the realities of roles for women today. Prerequisites: None. CPD104 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Career and Personal Development An overview of the holistic process of career/life planning through self-awareness and understanding of the world of work. Exploration and application of behavioral, social, and cultural factors leading to college, career, and personal success with emphasis on assessment, applied behavior management, motivation, self-care, and career development. Prerequisites: None. CPD150 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Strategies for College Success Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills