New Student Advising Day 2014

WELCOME

NEW STUDENT ADVISING DAY

Advising Session Goals

1) To help new students start successfully at Modesto Junior College.

• Start with the right number of units• Start with courses that match your skill level • Start with courses that are right for your goals

2) To help new students make a first-semester Educational Plan. We will give you specific suggestions of classes that would be a good start for your first semester.

STARTING SUCCESSFULLY

What is a unit? What is the right number of units to take? Recommended Combinations How do I know which classes match my

skill level? Some considerations… How do I know what courses are right for

my goals? Suggested classes

What’s a UNIT @ MJC?

A unit refers to the number of hours a college class meets each week. (In high school this is called “credits.”)

The average college course is worth 3 units3 UNITS = 3 WEEKLY HOURS OF CLASS5 UNIT COURSE = MEETS 5 HOURS EACH WEEK

Full-time student must take 12 units (or more)

The maximum number of units you can take in a semester is 18 units unless you petition, and are approved, to take more.

What is the right number of units to take?

The number of class hours is NOT the only thing to consider. In college you also must add in STUDY HOURS.

Those are figured by multiplying your number of units by 2.

If you take 12 units (which equals 12 class hours each week)

To decide how many units you can successfully take you must ask yourself how many study hours you can realistically find in your weekly schedule. Remember, each 3 unit class requires 3 hours in class plus 6 study hours each week, for a total of 9 hours.

If you work or have other time-consuming obligations, use the next chart to help you decide how many units you can successfully handle.

12 units x 2 study hours = 24 study hours each week

+12 units (full-time)

=36 hours of school

each week(12 hours in class

plus 24 hours studying)

Recommended Combinations

Work / Obligations College Units 5 - 15 hrs. per week 12 - 15 units 20 hrs. per week 9 - 12 units 30 hrs. per week 6 - 9 units 40 hrs. per week 3 - 6 units

How do I know which classes match my skill level?

You don’t want to take classes that are too difficult for you and that would likely lead to failure.

You also don’t want to waste your time taking classes that are below your skill level and adding unnecessary additional semesters.

One good way to determine which classes match your current skill level is by using your ASSESSMENT SCORES as a guide.

Your assessments scores not only place you in the appropriate levels for ENGLISH, READING, AND MATH, but they also give counselors important information about other courses that would be appropriate for you.

Check your placements in ENGLISH, READING, & MATH Write them in the space provided:

For ESL (English as a Second Language), check your ESL placements and write them in the space below:

English Placement

Reading Placement

Math Placement

ESL Grammar & Communication

ESL Reading & Composition

ESL Listening & Speaking

Check your SCORES

Today we will provide…

Course suggestions based on your placement levelsEnglishMathReading

Some Considerations…

If you believe one or more of your placements are INACCURATE you may retest one time. Students occasionally do this if they believe they could place higher. If you would feel more comfortable starting at a lower level than you placed, you may voluntarily register for a lower level class (without retesting) but you will need to register for this class on your registration appointment day in person at Enrollment Services.

If you have AP credit for English or Math (or other courses) you should send those scores to Enrollment Services. Refer to the AP chart in the MJC Catalog.

If you need ESL classes, take the ESL placement test to learn which ESL classes are for you. A placement in ENGL 49 does not necessarily mean you are ready for ENGL 49 if you do not know the English language well.

How do I know what courses are right for my goals?

MJC offers: Variety of Majors Different Degrees and 3 Different General Education PatternsTHE RIGHT ONES FOR YOU WILL DEPEND ON YOUR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALSTHESE ARE DIFFERENT FOR EVERY STUDENT

Include a Guidance course your first semester at MJC for advice on choosing the right major, degree, and general education pattern for your goals. You will also create a full Educational Plan in the course.

Next slides: suggested classes that are good choices for new students to take early on because most will meet a General Education or College Requirement or provide necessary skills for college success.

Suggested Classes

The following classes might be appropriate for first semester students.

They are also likely to be open when you are scheduled to register.

These classes will meet aGeneral Education or College Requirement

Or May provide necessary skills for College

Success!

Guidance classes – Take one of the following your first semester

Course No. Course Title Units

Notes:for agriculture majors for new to United States also offered online for undecided students for students over age 25

AG 115 Intro to Ag Ed & Careers 1

GUIDE 109 International Student/New American Focus 1

GUIDE 110 Educational Planning 0.5

GUIDE 111 Career Awareness 1

GUIDE 116 Orientation for Re-entry Adults 2

GUIDE 120 Success Strategies for Transfer Students 3

STSK 78 College Study Skills 3

English – Take the English course you placed into on the assessment test

Course No. Course Title Units Notes

ENGL 49 Basic English Skills 5

ENGL 50 Basic Composition & Reading 5

ENGL 101 Composition & Reading 3

Or, ESL courses:

Reading – Take the Reading course you placed into on the assessment test


READ 40 Reading & Comprehension 3

READ 82 College Vocabulary 3

READ 184 Critical Reading 3

Math – Take the Math course you placed into on the assessment test


MATH 10 Introduction to Mathematics 4

MATH 20 Pre-Algebra 5

MATH 70 Elementary Algebra 5

MATH 89 Intermediate Algebra Essentials 4 for non-math/sci. majors

MATH 90 Intermediate Algebra 5 for sci/math/engr majors

MATH 100+ Required math course varies by major. 3-5 units each.

Health Education/Self-Development – CSU Area E general education course


HE 110 Healthful Living 3 usually several sections

FAMLF 131 Family Relationships 3

PSYCH 130 Personal Adjustment 3

PSYCH 110 Human Sexualities 3

General Education Courses – Good choices for most students, likely to be open


COMM 102 Introduction to Human Communication 3

COMM 123 Storytelling 3

CSCI 201 General Computer Literacy 3

ENSCI 108 Environmental Conservation 3

MUSG 101 Music Appreciation 3

MUSG 102 Introduction to World Music 3

MUSG 111 Introduction to American Pop Music 3

PSYCH 51 Psychology in Every Day Life 3 non univ. transferable

THETR 100 Introduction to Theatre Arts 3 lecture, not acting

THETR 160 Fundamentals of Acting 3 beginning acting class

Additional General Ed. Courses – For students who placed into ENGL 101


ANTHR 102 Cultural Anthropology 3 or other ANTHR course

ART 160 Art Appreciation 3

ENGL 161 Film Appreciation 3

ENGL 162 History of Cinema 3

HIST 101 US History through 1877 3 or other HIST course

HIST 102 US History since 1865 3

HUMAN 101 Introduction to Humanities 3 or other HUMAN course

POLSC 101 American Politics 3 or other POLSC course

POLSC 102 Constitution & Rights of Americans 3

PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 or other PSYCH course

SOCIO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 or other SOCIO course

Study Skills – Courses to improve study skills, time management, memory skills


STSK 25 Student Success Strategies 1 for ENGL 49 placement

STSK 78 College Study Skills 3 for ENGL 50 placement

GUIDE 120 Success Strategies for Transfer Students 3 for ENGL 101 placement

Open-Entry Courses – Student sets own times to attend, many open classes


OFADM 301 Beginning Keyboarding 1.5

OFADM 302 Beginning Document Processing 1.5

OFADM 303 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy 0.5

OFADM 353 Introduction to Computers & Windows 1

OFADM 356 Introduction to Word Processing 1

Other OFADM course topics available.

PE (Physical Education) Activity Course – Most PE activity courses are 1.0 unit

Course Prefix Description

PEC Co-ed classes, open to both men and women

PEM Men’s PE activity classes

PEW Women’s PE activity classes

PEA Adapted activities for students with disabilities

PEVM Men’s varsity teams (usually 3.0 units)

PEVW Women’s varsity teams (usually 3.0 units)

Note: Courses with just the PE heading are lecture courses, not an activity.

Courses in your Major – Suggested first semester courses for some majors

MJC Major Suggested Courses Administration of Justice (Criminal Justice) ADJU 201 Agriculture AG 115, ANSC 200, PLSC 200 Art ART 120, 164, 165 (not ART 160) Athletic Training / Kinesiology PE 124 Auto Body Repair AUDBY 301 Automotive Technology AUTEC 311 Business BUSAD 248, 310, CSCI 201 Computer Graphics Applications CMPGR 202, ART 120, CSCI 201 Fire Science FSCI 301 Emergency Medical Technician EMS 350 Liberal Studies / Elementary Teaching CLDDV 103, COMM 100 or 102, HUMAN 101 or MUSG 101,SOCSC 109, 110, CMPGR 202 Math, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science Math course you placed into Music MUST 101, MUSA 121 Nursing NURSE 115 Welding WELD 200

Reminders Take an active role in your education. You

are here to reach your goal and MJC staff and faculty are here to help.

Complete a full Educational Plan as soon as possible.

Meet with a counselor regularly to ensure that you are on track.

Visit with your instructors often to make sure you are doing well in classes.

Utilize services and resources on campus.

New Student Advising Day 2014

Education

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