SDEV 001 1 Unit
Orientation to College
This class introduces students to college culture, including academic policies and procedures. To assist in a smooth transition to college, students will identify college success strategies and campus resources that will support them in making a connection to the campus, a key component to success. (Formerly LST 001)
SDEV 015 1 Unit
Puente: Strategies for College Success
This course assist students in identifying student support services in college, understand the college culture, and learn essential skills for first-generation Latinx student success. This course is paired with ENGL 101 Freshman Composition and ENGL 087 Fundamentals for College Composition. SDEV 102 3 Units
Pathways for College and Life Success
This introductory course is designed for students seeking direction in setting academic and life goals. A bio-psycho-social perspective will be used to highlight the person-environment dynamics crucial to a well-rounded preparation for academic and life success. Major topics will include evaluation of personal interests, abilities and values, educational planning, goal setting, and academic success strategies.
SDEV 103 3 Units
Career Exploration and Life Planning
This course is an in-depth study in career and life planning designed for students seeking direction in setting life, academic and career goals. A holistic perspective will be used to highlight the person-environment dynamics crucial to well-rounded preparation for a fulfilling career and life-span developmental achievements. Topics will include comprehensive career research, major choices, interviewing skills, cover letter and resume writing.
SDEV 103H 3 Units
Career Exploration and Life Planning - Honors
This course is an in-depth study in career and life planning designed for students seeking direction in setting life, academic and career goals. A holistic perspective will be used to highlight the person-environment dynamics crucial to well-rounded preparation for a fulfilling career and life-span developmental achievements. Topics will include comprehensive career research, extensive reading, major choices, interviewing skills, cover letter and resume writing. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging work.
SDEV 900 0.5 Units
Assessment of Learning Disabilities
This course provides instruction in the history, general characteristics and legal definition of learning disabilities. Students' learning strengths and weaknesses and the determination of their eligibility for learning disability services will be determined through a comprehensive assessment. This course is designed for students with known or suspected learning disabilities. Graded on a pass/no pass basis only.
SDEV 905 1 Unit
Supportive Learning in Mathematics
This course provides specialized instruction and tutoring in basic math skills to individuals and small groups. This course is primarily designed for students who have been certified with disabilities through diagnostic testing; however, all students are welcome to enroll. Support strategies to minimize the effects of the disability in the academic setting are presented to maximize students' effectiveness. Graded on a pass/no pass basis only.
SDEV 906 2 Units
Supportive Learning in Reading
This multi-sensory phonics course provides specialized instruction and tutoring in grading and spelling to individuals and small groups. Although this course is designed for students with disabilities as certified through diagnostic testing, all students are welcome to enroll. Support strategies to minimize the effects of the disability in the academic setting are presented to maximize students' effectiveness. Graded on a pass/no pass basis only.
