Personal development

Personal Development aims to advance the academic and personal skills of students through its various course offerings. 

Currently the following Personal Development classes are taught on campus: Personal Development 1, 2, 4, 17, and 20.  

Joy Fisher

310.233.4033

fisherjp@lahc.edu

Robbie Barker

310.233.4327

barkerrb@lahc.edu

Bonnie Burstein

310.233.4586

bursteb@lahc.edu

Elizabeth Colocho

Personal Dev. 17

Personal Dev. 20

310.233.4043

coloche@lahc.edu

Steve Hirsch

310.233.4039

hirschsl@lahc.edu

Earlonda Jackson   

jacksoe@lahc.edu

Micaela Murillo

310.233.4295

murillmh@lahc.edu

Judith Myers

myersja@lahc.edu

Susan Steele

310.233.4649

steeles@lahc.edu

http://www.lahc.edu/studentservices/transfercenter/resources.html for transfer information.

http://www.lahc.edu/studentservices/transfercenter/career.html for online career resources to help students explore college majors and careers.

Personal Development

1 - Introduction to College (1) RPT 1

Lecture 1 hour and 5 minutes per week.

The purpose of this course is to provide information which will help the student to succeed in college work. Emphasis is placed on proper study techniques, note-taking methods, and procedures for preparing college papers and reports. The student learns about the college, its administrative organization, its plans and facilities for education, and its services to the student. All phases of college activity are presented.

2 - Interpersonal Relationships (1) CSU - rpt 3

Lecture 1 hour and 5 minutes per week.

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore personal skills that will help promote success in school as well as in other aspects of his/her life.

4 - Career Planning (1) CSU

Lecture 1 hour and 5 minutes per week.

This is an educational and vocational course designed to assist the vocationally undecided student to make a meaningful decision regarding a career goal. The course includes vocational interest tests, various self-appraisal techniques, and information regarding occupational characteristics, trends, entry level, and career ladder roles. Data presented will serve as an aid to career development and insights into a student’s abilities, interests, values, and personality as they apply to decision making and the selection of a firm career choice. Working with this information, students will develop a tentative vocational plan.

17 - College Survival Skills Development (1) UC:CSU

Lecture 1 hour and 5 minutes per week.

This course provides the student with a variety of survival skills necessary to be a successful college student. Course includes instruction in using the library, study skills, time management, effective communication, self-esteem, stress management, and developing a healthy life style. Campus services are explored.

20 - Post secondary education: the scope of career planning (3) uc:csu

Lecture 3 hours and 20 minutes per week.

This course provides students with the information to make appropriate educational, career and lifestyle choices. Topics examined include educational programs and their requirements, career resources and the career decision-making process, study skills and the elements of a healthy lifestyle. Students will design their own individualized educational plan.