Course Syllabus

COUNSELING  200 Success -College and Career  

Umoja TLC 

Course Syllabus 

Fall 2024 

Dr. Shelia D. Hill

Email: shill@cerritos.edu   Cell: 562-716-8727

Counseling Division Office S-1

 

My Assumptions 

I see you as scholars through which all things are possible.  I believe in you, and I want you to succeed.  There is no such thing as an assignment that is too difficult, a test that you cannot master, or a situation that you cannot navigate with support. As such, we will strive to find success together. It is also my belief that we accomplish more together than individually. Therefore, give this course your best effort, and positive outcomes will be sure to follow.  

 

 Umoja Success Program 

The Umoja Success Program is built upon the ideas of unity and teamwork. My Favorite proverb that captures the power of unity is  If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together – African Proverb. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The subject of our class is YOUR SUCCESS. What is success for you, and how can you achieve it? In the coming weeks, you will learn many proven strategies for creating tremendous academic, professional, and personal success.   You may never again have an opportunity like this one to discover how to create a rich, personally fulfilling life.  I urge you to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity!  If you do, you may dramatically change the outcome of your life for the better!  

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completing this course, you will: 

  • Take responsibility for the action you put forth and the consequences of that action. 
  • Have an awareness of your strengths, values, and potential. 
  • Identify goals, specific actions, and the resources needed to achieve your educational and career goals. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of others in your success. 
  • Identify health issues related to concentration, well-being, and goal attainment. 

Course Requirements:  

To attain the grade you wish in this course, it is necessary to: 

  1. Attend class sessions   
  2. Meaningfully engage in class discussions, activities, and group projects.
  3. Complete assigned course readings, view videos, write journals, and post to discussion board prompts:

(a) These would be the readings placed in Canvas Modules 

(b)  Articles and or links to articles that are sent by email 

(c) Core Assignments 

Required Texts 

  1. Cerritos College Catalog  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site). 
  2. 2. Umoja Principles --Umoja Community (Posted to Canvas) 
  3. Shelton, T., Aronica, L. (2019). The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose. United States: Thomas Nelson. 
  4. Spearman, J., Harrison, L. (2010). Real Role Models: Successful African Americans Beyond Pop Culture. United States: University of Texas Press. 
  5. Other articles/handouts provided by the instructor. 

 

Assignments—See Assignment for Details 

Assignment and due dates
Assignment Due Date 
Introduction Post—Your Passion 8/26 initial post /8/29 two responses
Umoja Practices Assignment

 9/5

Planning, Visioning & Goal Setting

 9/19 & 9/26
Education Planning 10/8 & 10/10

MBTI Assessment and Activities

10/29 

Understanding the value of others  (Interdependence) Group Assignments

11/21 
Strong Assessment & Career Assignments

12/5 

Your Story—Final Assignment

12 /7 &12/12 

Missed/Late Assignments 

Students are expected to be prepared for class and to submit assignments on time. All assignment deadlines are posted to Canvas; however, you may submit them after this deadline. Only on-time assignments will receive full credit, but students may earn a passing grade.  Contact the instructor as soon as possible if something arises that may prevent you from completing an assignment on time.   

Academic Accommodations 

To request academic accommodation due to a disability, please speak to one of us privately and contact Student Accessibility Services (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. (SAS) at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2335.

Emergency Procedure  

If an emergency occurs, please stay calm and collected during evacuation. Please bring your belongings with you since you may not be allowed to return to the classroom for some time. 

Academic Integrity 

Cheating is obtaining or attempting to get credit for work by using dishonest, fraudulent, or unauthorized means. 

Plagiarism is taking another person's specific substance and offering it as one's own without crediting the source. 

If you are found guilty of academic dishonesty, you will be assigned an appropriate academic penalty and reported to Dr. Elizabeth Miller, the Judicial Affairs Officer on campus. You may receive an F on the assignment, fail the class, and/or be subject to probation or disqualification from the Institution. 

Conduct 

Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by the “Standards of Conduct Policy” explained on pages 38-41 of the 2022-2023 Cerritos College General Catalog (Links to an external site.) Students may be asked to leave class if they behave inappropriately in a college learning environment. Behaviors such as texting, having social conversations, sleeping, doing work for other classes, and coming in and out of class during class time communicate indifference and disrespect for this learning environment. These activities are unacceptable in an academic setting and may result in being dropped from the class.