Class Schedule

• Description: The honors course offers a challenging intellectual environment examining psycho-social issues and the development of individual identities to advance learning in American communities of color. Using race, culture and education as a frame of reference, issues of inequality and social justice are explored to discover their influence on personal development, learning, and agency. As an honors course, it is a seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on Freirean praxis, major writing, reading, and research assignments, student class lectures, group discussions and interactions.
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• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in CNSL 3.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4.5 hours lecture per week. 54 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Introduction to Foothill College academic policies, resources, programs and services; tools for career exploration, determination and decision making; choosing the right classes based on career/academic goals, the transfer process; study skills; time management and formulation of computer based educational plans.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: ESLL 236 & 237; maximum UC credit awarded for completion of CNSL 1 and CNSL 5 is 4.5 quarter units; not open to students with credit in CNSL 50.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Explores concepts of leadership theory with direct applications for leading organizations and creating positive social change. The intent is to provide students with a foundational understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective leader. This course utilizes experiential activities and group projects as a primary method for applying theories and concepts to the everyday practice of leadership. In this course, leadership is understood primarily as a function of personal development with the intention to create transformational change in one's community.
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• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in CNSL 61.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Provides a global perspective about the transfer process from a California community college to a four-year university, including transfer exploration, transfer policies, academic requirements, transfer planning and process, and available tools and services in support of transfer goals. Students have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives by examining the role of higher education in society. Guides students to examine their life plan and achievements, and to develop a strong personal statement. Students will complete a university cost analysis, as well as explore resources to help fund their education. This honors course analyzes and explores the pedagogy of transferring to four-year institutions of higher education, including, but not limited to, highly selective colleges and universities, and requires application of higher-level critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A or 1AH or ESLL 26; not open to students with credit in CNSL 8, 85A, or 85H.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: Both
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Explore and become familiar with symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. Examine the social and psychological factors that contribute to these problems and the patterns of behavior which result. Learn, practice, and understand effective coping strategies to promote self-awareness, personal wellness, and academic success. Emphasis placed on mental health and application of self-help skills.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SPED 72.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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• Description: Course will introduce EOPS/CARE students to various EOPS services, policies and requirements governing programs. Course encourages collaborative learning, educational attainment; promotes student retention, persistence, success. Topics included: financial aid/scholarship applications, identifying campus resources, budgeting and managing money, cultural identity and experiences, goal-setting, self-esteem, career options, managing time.
• Prerequisite:
• Corequisite:
• Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in CNSL 175.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:English
• Transferability: None
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

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