Individual interaction and reading designed to foster understanding and application of psychological and emotional growth within the many environments we are part of. Basic class material is the individual and group analysis of student's experience within an immediate unstructured setting. Focus on analysis and organization of experience into a personally rewarding conception of growth. Individual self-development projects outside the class.

3 Class Hours

An orientation course for international students designed to aid in their adjustment as students at Broome Community College. Study skills, academic regulations, the American educational system, individual educational and vocational goals, American customs. Especially intended for students during their initial semester of enrollment in conjunction with Englishas- a-Second-Language course offerings, such as ESL 103, 104, 106. (This course is not acceptable for credits toward a degree.)

2 Class Hours

How to plan, establish, change a career. The process of deciding on a career and implementing career goals, assessment of values, interests and skills plus their relationship to occupations. Analysis of the labor market needs, identification of employers and sources of occupation information, the means of securing employment through proposals, resumes, applications and job interviews. Supportive small group atmosphere. Class activities include discussion, speakers, testing, and individual counseling within career development theory.

3 Class Hours

For people who know their interests, skills, and values but are not sure which career field or lifestyles would be most satisfying to them. Sources of occupational information, analysis of labor market needs, what colleges and college majors best prepare students for their career goals. For students who are beginning a career, changing careers, or returning to the job market. For students who scored 13-18 on My Vocational Situation. Supporting small group atmosphere. Discussion sessions, speakers, testing field work, and individual counseling.

2 Seminar Hours

Human Potential seminar centers on the person within a positive group setting while working on and with the potential of all involved. It assists persons in achieving the following: becoming more self-directed, self-motivating, self-aware, self-controlled, self-disciplined and empathetic toward others. The focus is on developing the person's own resources by utilizing specific and structured procedures.

3 Class Hours