1. English 70 Math 12 Counseling Partnership

2. Outcomes for today  You will know about programs and degrees at LMC and how to transfer to a 4 year university  You will understand the importance of having an Educational Plan  You will follow up and make a Counseling appointment if you have not already  You will know about LMC Resources  You will understand the connection between majors and careers

3. Los Medanos College

4. WHERE ARE THE COUNSELING OFFICES LOCATED?

5. HOW MANY UNITS DO YOU NEED TO BE A FULL TIME STUDENT?

6. WHICH ENGLISH/ MATH CLASS SHOULD YOU TAKE NEXT SEMESTER?

7. WHAT ARE THE 4 EDUCATIONAL GOAL CHOICES AT LMC?

8. Educational Goals at Los Medanos College  College Skills Certificate  Certificate of Achievement  Associate Degree  Transfer to a CSU, UC, Private or Out of State College

9. College Skills Certificates   Available through various occupational programs   Examples: Business Computer Skills, Web Design   Less than 18 units of course work   Check with the Department for more information

10. Certificate of Achievement  A program of study in a vocational, technical or business field. Certificates prepare you for a specific occupation or area of employment.  Examples: Recording Arts, Auto Tech, Accounting  More than 18 units  Completion of Math, English and Computer Competency Req’s  Cumulative grade point average of 2.0

11. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM GPA TO GET AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE?

12. Associate Degrees  Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) is the first college degree you earn at LMC.  Requires the completion of 60 semester units including general education  18 units or more in a specific major.  Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

13. TRUE OR FALSE: PEOPLE WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREES ALWAYS EARN MORE MONEY?

14. Career Technical (CTE) Programs  Programs include:  Nursing  Appliance Service  Automotive Technology  Welding Technology  Fire Academy  Process Technology (PTEC)  Electrical/Electronic Technology (EETEC)  Administration of Justice  Recording Arts  Consult LMC catalog for more information

15. HOW MANY UNITS DO STUDENTS NEED TO TRANSFER?

16. What if you are transferring?  Usually complete the first two years of general education and major preparation with 60 transferable units at a community college.  Transfer as a Junior to a University  Follow CSUGE or IGETC class guides for General Ed requirements  Take Major Prep courses (www.assist.org) www.assist.org  Learn more at your counseling appointment!  Counseling 33: Transfer Planning

17. Educational Pyramid Doctorate Master’s Degree BA/BS (Bachelor’s Degree) Requires 120+ units 90-120 units= Senior 60-90 units=Junior AA/AS (Associates Degree) Requires 60+ units 30-60 units= Sophomore 0-30 units= Freshman

18. California College System Community College Los Medanos College Associate’s Degree California State University (CSU) (CSUGE) EX: San Francisco State Bachelor’s, Master’s Doctorates Univ. of California (IGETC) EX: UC Berkeley Bachelor’s, Master’s Doctorates Private College or University EX: St. Mary’s Bachelor’s, Master’s Doctorates

19. Counselor Check-In: Write down a question for me OR Write down your dream career and what you would be doing in 5 years

20. WHAT ENGLISH CLASS IS REQUIRED FOR AN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE?

21. English Sequence English 220 or 221 (or Phil 41 CSU) English 100 Transfer & Associate Degree Requirement English 90 Certificate Requirement English 70

22. NAME ONE MATH CLASS THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO TRANSFER

23. Math Sequence Math 4 or 7 Arithmetic Math 12 Pre-Algebra No Pre-Req. Math 25 Elementary Algebra Math 30 Intermediate Algebra Associates requirement Transfer Math Math 34 Statistics Math 40 Pre-Calculus If you successfully completed Algebra 2 in High School you can begin at transfer level math.

24. What is an Educational Plan?  A visual guide of the courses needed to successfully reach your educational goal.  Visit a counselor to begin your educational planning!

25. Schedule of Classes  Listing of days, times and locations of the courses offered that semester  Final Exam Schedule  Printed every semester

26. LMC Catalog  Lists the courses required for each major to earn a certificate or degree. Also includes general education courses for transfer.  Includes college policies  Printed once per year  Catalog rights

27. How Do I Choose My Major? Major should be related to career interests. Majors do not necessarily lead to Careers. National statistics vary but up to 50% of entering college students are undecided about education and career goals. 50-70% will change their majors at least once (on average they will change majors 3 or more times before they graduate). Coun. 32 Class, Career Center, Counseling Appt. LMC Career Center Website

28. HOW DO YOU MAKE A COUNSELING APPOINTMENT?

29. Call or drop in to make an appointment (925) 439-2181, extension 3334 Office location: CC3 Room 414 (Moving Soon to CC2) Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday

30. We are here to support you to reach your Goals! Visit the Counseling Center!