Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 473 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. CPD103BH / 2 CREDITS / 2 PERIODS MALE-FEMALE COMMUNICATION Designed to provide students with a better understanding of male-female characteristics and how that along with a renewed emphasis on basic communication skills will improve communication between the sexes. Prerequisites: None. CPD104 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT An overview of the process of career/ life planning through self-awareness and understanding. Focus on specific skill development such as dealing with change, decision making, goal setting and understanding lifestyles. Provides opportunity to evaluate interests, skills and values. Emphasis on the development of a comprehensive career search process which includes current occupational information, specific tools for researching the job market and acquiring employment. Prerequisites: None. CPD150 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills 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.