COUN 61 LEARNING AND STUDY TECHNIQUES

1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Applies principles derived from cognitive/behavioral psychology to facilitate development of organizational and critical thinking skills. This course is designed to assist students in developing effective academic study skills and critical thinking strategies necessary to reach their educational and career goals. Includes strategies for information acquisition, retention, and retrieval. Practical applications focus on decision making, goal setting, motivational techniques, interpersonal communication techniques, time management, note taking, test-taking/test taking anxiety reduction, and didactic learning skills. Topics surveyed include educational learning theories; examination of beliefs, values, and needs related to learning and self efficacy. (formerly, COUN 161)
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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