11/21/2024 4:02:24 AM	COUN 98 Course Outline as of Summer 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COUN 98	Title:  INDEPENDENT STUDY
Full Title:  Independent Study in Counseling
Last Reviewed:2/10/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	1.00			Contact DHR	17.50
		Contact Total	1.00			Contact Total	17.50
		Non-contact DHR	8.00			Non-contact DHR Total	140.00

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  GUID 98

Catalog Description:

Individualized studies in Counseling and/or Human Services. Independent study will provide an enriched academic experience on an approved research topic.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates

Limits on Enrollment:
Approval of project proposal by sponsoring faculty and Department Chair.

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Individualized studies in Counseling and/or Human Services. Independent study will provide an enriched academic experience on an approved research topic.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates
Limits on Enrollment:Approval of project proposal by sponsoring faculty and Department Chair.
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and apply key learning outcomes associated with a research/independent study project. (Individual outcomes will vary depending on agreed upon project.)

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Write objectives describing academic research to be completed on an approved topic in the subject of counseling and/or human services.

2. Compile and analyze research based upon established objectives.

3. Analyze and evaluate research.

Topics and Scope

Topics will vary according to student needs. Student and instructor will develop an individual plan based on an agreed topic and outline. The outline will include, but not be limited to:

 

1. Definition, selection, and exploration of a topic.

2. Specialized subject area as approved by instructor.

3. Standard research methods for collection of data and research.

4. Assessment and evaluation of research project.

Assignments:

Assignments will vary with instructor, type of project, and number of units. Typical assignments may include:

 

1. Weekly progress reports with oral, written and/or electronic summaries of research progress

    (can be done as homework).

2. Project outline

3. Research paper

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 80 - 90%
Project outline and research paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Organizational skills and progress reports

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials will be provided.

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