International Student Orientation January 7, 2015.

International Student Orientation

January 7, 2015

Counseling Services

Gilberto Victoria, Counselor Room # 1616U (925) 424.1477 [email protected]

Academic advising/planningCareer counselingPersonal counselingTransfer counselingTeach classes

What Do Counselors Do?

Hours

Gilberto Victoria M 9-4, T 9-7, W 9-4, Th 9-4

Counseling office hours:Monday/Thursday 9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday/Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Note: Please check with the Counseling office for reserved hours for international students, please indicate that you are an International Student with an F-1 visa - Hours are subject to change

How to Meet with a Counselor

Appointments: ½ hour to 1 hour – Appointments are for future dates and can be made in person in building 1600 or by calling 424-1400

Drop-in counseling: For questions that can be answered in 10-15 minutes maximum

Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency notify the counseling assistant and a counselor will assist you

Best Time To Make An Appointment

Spring semester starts: January 20 – Counseling will start taking appointments first week of classes.

The summer/fall 2015 class schedule will be available sometime in mid to late April and we usually start registering for summer/fall classes in early May by priority

Best Time To Make An Appointment – continued

The BEST time to make an appointment to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) (REQUIRED for all International Students), discuss career(s), review requirements toward multiple goals, and discuss Fall 2015 classes is between February 3rd through mid March.

PSCN 28

PSCN 28 Orientation /International Students

Required for all International Students during their 1st semester!

1 unit – Mondays 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

PSCN 28

Course ObjectivesGaining a better understanding of the U.S. Education SystemTransitioning to higher educationBecoming familiar with Las Positas College Student ServicesGaining an understanding of U.S. American Culture

Able to meet with a Counselor once a week = great opportunity!

3 Important Materials

1. Class Schedule

2. Academic Catalog

3. Course Syllabus

Class Schedule Calendar

Important Dates Course lengths

Full term Late Start (ESL) Fast Track

Departments Course listings – how to read Types of Classes

On campus Hybrid Online

Choosing Classes

Prerequisite Corequisite Strongly recommended: English 1A eligibility

including but not limited to: Intro. To Business (BUSN 40) all Economics, Intro. to Marketing (MKTG 50), General Psychology (PSYC 1), Fundamental of Speech Communications

(SPCH 1)

Academic Catalog

Student Programs and Services Students Rights and Responsibilities Academic Regulations Degrees and Certificates Entire course offerings Major requirements Catalog rights http://www.laspositascollege.edu/documents/

CatalogLPC2014-2016forWeb.pdf

Course Syllabus

Psychology Counseling (PSCN) 13 V01: Multi-Cultural Issues In America Tu,Th 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Room 1641

CRN # 31059, 3 units (UC/CSU transferable)

Instructor: Heike Gecox, MS, LMFTTelephone: 925.424.1436 Office: Room 1616J in Building 1600Email: [email protected] Office Hours: by appointmentOffice Hours: Please email me or call the office at 424.1436 to schedule an appointment.

Course Syllabus

Required Textbook: Multicultural Psychology: Understanding Our Diverse Communities (Third Edition)

Author: Dr. Jeffery Mio, Dr. Lori Barker and Ms. Jaydee Santos TumambingPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (December 7, 2011)• ISBN-10: 0199766916 • ISBN-13: 978-0199766918

Course description:Exploration of issues relating to the multicultural community in which we live today. Interpersonal relations and communication. Focus on improving individuals understanding of other cultures and how those cultures impact theAmerican lifestyle. Includes exploration of myths and misunderstandings. Discussion of four specific cultures or sub-cultures from the following groups: 1) African-American, 2) Asian-American, 3) Hispanic American, 4) Native American, 5) Middle Eastern-American, 6) European-American, 7) Gay/Lesbian American, 8) Disabled American.

Syllabus:The syllabus is a “road map” detailing topics, assignments, grading system, deadlines, and other necessary information to succeed in this class. The instructor reserves the right to make any changes to the dates, activities, assignments.and any other part of the syllabus at any time. When any changes do occur, students will be informed in class and the updates will be posted on “Blackboard.”

Course Syllabus

Course information available online:

Go to: http://clpccd.blackboard.com and enter your student “W” number and password to access this course on Blackboard. Make sure to change your password when you access Blackboard for the first time (either through this class or another).

You can access the current course syllabus, PowerPoint lectures (when applicable), and your grade information on Blackboard.

Supplemental Materials:

Throughout the semester, the instructor will provide additional handouts in class to provide further clarifications on topics.

Attendance & Class Participation:

Attendance is required for all classes. The instructor will not drop students from the class for non-attendance; it is the student’s responsibility to drop or withdraw this class according to the Admission & Records” Academic Calendar.

Please be prompt and do not arrive late or leave early. Attendance will be taken. Tardiness and leaving class early may be taken into consideration by the instructor when assigning grades.

Students have four “grace” absences that you can use for whatever reason for the semester. However, if you miss more than four class meetings, you will have your grade lowered by one full letter grade (e.g., from an A to a B).

Class participation is critical. You will be asked to participate in pairs, groups, class discussions, and activities in class .

Course Syllabus

Electronic Devices:Students’ cell phones, iPods, PDAs, and other electronic devices must be turned off during class periods.

Expected behaviors from students:Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to each other as we learn from each other throughout the semester. Any disruptive/unruly behavior or inappropriate/offensive language will not be tolerated. Any student who is unable to manage his/her behavior after two verbal warnings will be directed to meet with the Dean of Student Services.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:If you need special accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made ahead of time

Grading and Assessment:Readings and assignments are due at the beginning of class on the dates listed. If there are any changes to thereading/assignment dates, the information will be communicated in class and posted on Blackboard. Late assignments are automatically deducted by 20% of the total points each day after the due date. After the 5th business day, no late assignments will be accepted. If you are submitting a late assignment ,please turn it in to the Administration Office, Building 100.

Course Syllabus

Self Reflection Journal for Set #1 (Chapter 1 – 4) and Set #2 (Chapters 6, 7, 8 & 10): “Critical Thinking Questions” (240 points = 30 points x 8) Answer at least 2-3 “Critical Thinking Questions at the end of the chapters listed above. Please type at least one or two (short) paragraphs for each question and provide a specific example from your life but you should not exceed three pages for each chapter. Full points will be given for well-written and insightful answers

supported by at least one example. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for the Journal due dates. Please type your Self-Reflection Journal.

Group Project: [210 points = 70 (individual work)+70 (group presentation)+50 (written summary)+20 (peer review)]: You will be randomly assigned to a group of 3-4 students after the first three weeks of class. As a group you will conduct a 15-20 minute class presentation on one specific cultural group (about their history, culture, psychological experiences and contributions); Conduct fieldwork for your specific group; Submit a written summary and bibliography; More detail information and instructions will be provided after your group assignments.

Course Syllabus

Active participation in class discussions and activities (50 points);Exam #1 for Chapters 1-4 (100 points);Exam #2 for Chapters 5-7 (100 points);Exam #3 for Chapters 8-10 (100 points);Total possible points: 800 points

 No make-up exams allowed.

Course Syllabus

Extra Credit (20 points each):1.Multicultural Issues--Current Event (20 points)A.Identify an event in the news that has occurred in the United States (within the last 5 years) that deals withB. any of the concepts discussed in class.C.You will make a brief 5 minute presentation about the current event to the class.D.Each student will have no more than one current event for this extra credit assignment.

2.Class attendance (20 points)A.Missed no more than 4 class meetings.

3.Other extra credit assignments will be announced throughout the course of the semester.

4. More information will be provided at a later date.

Course SyllabusPlagiarism and Cheating:

Plagiarism and cheating (copying from other students, from the web, or submitting work that is not

the student’s own work) will not be tolerated.

Any student found cheating or plagiarizing will receive zero credit for that specific assignment and will

be reported to the Dean of Student Services, Kimberly Tomlinson.

Grading Scale:

Divide your total points earned by the total points possible to determine overall percentage of course points earned.

For example, if you earned a total of 650 points then you will have 650/800 = 0.813 that would result in a

B grade (81%).

Grades are based on the standard below:

90-100% = A

80-89% = B

65-79% = C

50-64% = D

Below 50% = F

Resources

Admissions and Records Associated Students/Student Government Bookstore Career/Transfer Center Disability Resource Center Health Services Integrated Learning Center (ILC) – Math,

English and ESL Library Tutorials

US Educational Systems

Educational System continued

Components to an Associate and/or Baccalaureate degree:

1. General Education

2. Major

3. Electives/Total units

Community College System

Certificates• Associate Degree – Associate in Arts (AA)

or Associate in Science (AS) – Generally two years of full time study

• Transfer – Completion of transfer requirements for admission to a baccalaureate granting institution

• Self development/personal interest/job skills, etc.

California State University SystemUniversity of California SystemPrivate Institutions

Baccalaureate Granting

University of California (UC) system

California State University (CSU) System