HD090 Transition to College

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: Instructor consent is required.

This pre-college course prepares Transitions students to take appropriate college classes the following term. The class includes a one-hour lecture each week. Students learn how to find money for school, identify community and campus resources, create personal support systems and develop basic planning and organizational skills for success in college classes. Competencies include learning how to apply for financial aid, create and effectively use study groups for personal and academic support, outline math course success, understand basic computer literacy and create a realistic and effective personal and academic plan for the following term.

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1. Demonstrate knowledge of educational planning and college registration skills
2. Develop personal time management plan
3. Identify financial resources to assist students to finance college.
4. Identify student support programs on campus (ie: Financial Aid, TRIO-SSS, Academic Advising, CPCC)

HD100A College Success

Credit 1

This course focuses on empowering students to create greater success in their academic, professional, and personal lives by developing a better understanding of themselves and their choices. Students will learn various approaches to making a smooth transition to college life; develop the ability to use MHCC information and resources; apply proven strategies for motivation, goal-setting, and overcoming barriers; analyze their own self-awareness, habits, and values; and create greater academic, professional, and personal success. Course outcomes for both HD100A and HD100C are similar, yet the number of classroom hours differs. Students may receive credit for either 1cr HD100A or 3cr HD100C, but not both.

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1. Apply growth mindset strategies for success by increasing self-awareness through identifying one's growth and fixed mindsets and identifying potential personal barriers
2. Demonstrate connection between personal goals and academic planning
3. Identify college services and resources that will assist and support student success
4. Locate and utilize campus resources for degree and career planning

HD100C College Success

Credits 3

This course develops student understanding of the college culture and community. Course topics include college services, policies and procedures; goal setting; time management; educational planning; student responsibility, and learning strategies for college success. Course outcomes for both HD100A and HD100C are similar, yet the number of classroom hours differs. Students may receive credit for either 1cr HD100A or 3cr HD100C, but not both.

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1. Demonstrate knowledge of financial literacy [understand financial aid process including how to manage financial aid funds, identify scholarships, meet appropriate deadlines, etc]
2. Describe general concepts of personal responsibility and self management
3. Develop a workable schedule in order to balance school, work, and personal commitments
4. Explain the relationship of learning styles and college success and apply to learning strategies
5. Identify college resources that will assist and support student success
6. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as a student
7. Locate and utilize campus resources for registration, degree planning, and career exploration
8. Write an education plan, incorporating general education requirements with academic and career goals

HD100ISP College Success for International Students

Credits 3

This course is designed to support international students in developing the academic skills necessary for success within the U.S. educational system. Students will learn key college success strategies, including time management, study techniques, and degree exploration while practicing essential listening and speaking skills for academic lectures, note-taking, participating in discussions, and delivering presentations. The course will introduce students to U.S. classroom culture, MHCC learning systems (such as Blackboard and Saints email), the course syllabus, and academic integrity expectations, while engaging with various college orientation topics from the International Student Program and Learning Success Center.

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1. Navigate U.S. college classroom culture and academic expectations to support successful participation in college courses.
2. Apply effective academic and personal management strategies to support success in college courses.
3. Communicate effectively in academic settings through listening, speaking, and presentation skills.

HD101 On Track for College Success

Credits 2

This course focuses on active learning and practice of skills and strategies designed to facilitate overall success in a college environment. Personal development and behavior change are emphasized. Topics include educational planning, financial literacy, problem solving, communication skills, change strategies and personal emotional regulation. Time management, goal setting and decision making skills are also presented.

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1. Create an educational plan incorporating requirements to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress as well as general education requirements that correspond to academic and career goals
2. Demonstrate knowledge of financial literacy, including the Federal Financial Aid process, by creating a personal budget, identifying scholarship sources and outlining important financial deadlines
3. Develop effective change strategies and apply them to self-defeating behaviors
4. Develop strategies to insure future academic success with particular emphasis on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, personal emotional regulation, problem solving processes and critical thinking analysis
5. Identify personal barriers to academic success and develop strategies to overcome them
6. Review college departments and resources that will assist in academic, financial and personal success
7. Review college success strategies such as personal responsibility, time management, goal setting and decision making

HD102 College Career Pathways

Credits 3

This course prepares high school students to successfully navigate their transition to college, career, and adult life. Students will explore personal strengths, interests, and values. They will investigate diverse postsecondary pathways, and develop essential skills for academic and career success. Topics include goal setting, decision making, self-advocacy, teamwork, and communication in professional settings. Students will also practice using technology tools and develop a personalized plan that connects high school learning to future career and education goals. This course fulfills the Oregon Higher Education and Career Path Skills (HECPS) requirements for high school graduation.

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1. Identify personal interests, strengths, and values, and connect them to appropriate postsecondary and career pathway options.
2. Utilize educational and community resources to support academic success and self-advocacy in personal and collaborative learning environments.
3. Research and compare a variety of postsecondary and career options, including college, trades, apprenticeships, military, and workforce pathways.
4. Apply key employability skills—such as communication, collaboration, adaptability, and digital literacy—in academic and workplace settings.
5. Create professional documents, including a resume, cover letter, and personal statement, to support college admissions and job applications.
6. Demonstrate readiness for workforce and postsecondary transitions by practicing interview techniques, understanding workplace expectations, and developing a personal pathway plan.

HD105 Scholarship Success

Credits 2

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

Provides a systematic approach to researching and applying for scholarships. Topics include creating a scholarship portfolio, Oregon Student Assistance Commission application, MHCC Foundation application, internet resources, and research strategies. Students will identify skills, accomplishments, values, goals, and life experiences, and learn strategies to translate them into an effective scholarship application. Interviewing tips will be discussed. Panels and guest speakers, including scholarship winners, will share perspectives on the scholarship process.

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1. Create a long-term plan for annual scholarship applications, including working consistently to improve each aspect of the three main criteria (academic performance, out-of-school involvement and personal essays) necessary for successful scholarships
2. Develop a personal scholarship portfolio, using time management skills effectively to produce scholarship applications and meet deadlines
3. Discuss how to quickly and effectively research a large variety of pertinent scholarships
4. Examine the general rules and techniques of creating a high-quality scholarship application can also apply to other aspects of life, including finding and successfully interviewing for future employment
5. as well as preparing quality applications for transferring to four-year schools
6. Identify and apply for at least one scholarship
7. Identify personal experiences, skills, accomplishments, and life experiences important to presenting a positive picture of themselves in a scholarship application

HD118 From Undecided to Decided: Navigating Careers, Majors, and College Success

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 or IECC201R with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course level.

This course helps students build the skills they need for success in college and future careers. By focusing on exploring different careers, academic planning, and computer skills, students will learn how to create their own paths for the future, both at MHCC and beyond. Topics include strategies for personal growth, managing time well, making good decisions, and using technology in school and work. Students will also explore groups of related careers and use computer tools to connect their skills and interests with possible job options.

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1. Identify and evaluate personal interests, skills, academic and work experiences, and relate them to potential careers.
2. Apply basic computer skills for academic and career tasks.
3. Demonstrate ability to successfully utilize college resources.
4. Develop a personalized academic plan.

HD130 Today's Careers

Credits 2

This course is designed to be an introductory exploration of various career clusters and career pathways. Students learn about the World of Work map, the Department of Education's 16 Career Clusters and how to access in-depth career information as well as hear from professionals in a variety of fields. Students create a plan for their next steps in the career exploration process. This class is best suited for students who (1) need help choosing a major or program of study, (2) are looking for a new career direction, and/or (3) are not sure where to begin their career exploration process. Students who take HD130 may not also earn credit for taking one of the industry-specific versions (such as HD130AT).

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1. Create an individualized plan for their next steps in the career exploration process
2. Describe, in general, various career clusters/pathways that exist in the context of the World of Work Map and the Department of Education's l6 Career Clusters
3. Employ a variety of computer assisted career guidance programs (CACGS) to learn about specific careers
4. Illustrate differences between career clusters/pathways based on work preferences (people, data/information, things, ideas)

HD130AT Introduction to Careers: Applied Technology

Credits 2

If you like to solve problems and prefer work that is physical, mechanical, and possibly outdoors but not sure what your career options are, then this is the class for you! This course explores careers in our Applied Technology department including: Automotive, Machine Tool, Welding, Mechatronics and Engineering Technology. You will learn about numerous other careers including but not limited to: Natural Resources, Fisheries and the trade apprenticeship programs. The course includes 5 'lab' days where you will tour a department, learn about the workplace environment, physical requirements and complete a hands on project. You will also have 5 'lecture' days where you will identify your interests, skills, and values.

This course fulfills: Human Relations

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1. Describe proper safety procedures common to the work environment, per industry standards, and use tools and equipment to complete hands on activities in Applied Technologies labs.
2. Develop and practice decision making skills using a career decision making model.
3. Evaluate personal skill, experience, interests and values and relate them to potential careers.
4. Explain why human relation skills are important in today's workplace and how to develop the human relation skills employers want to see in employees and recent college graduates.
5. Explore career pathways, academic expectations, shared prerequisite courses and alternate program options.
6. Identify specifics about each Applied Technologies program area such as physical requirements, employment opportunities, wages and length of training.

HD130HC Introduction to Today's Careers: Health Professions

Credits 2

This course explores career opportunities in the health professions. The focus is on the educational and licensing requirements, professional and ethical responsibilities, physical requirements, workplace environment and career pathways of each profession.

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1. Apply acquired knowledge to make informed health career decisions
2. Explore career pathways, academic expectations, shared prerequisite courses and alternative program options
3. Identify specifics about each profession such as physical requirements, employment opportunities, wages, and length of training

HD202 Life Transitions

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: This course is limited to Transitions students. Instructor consent is required.

This class is intended for persons involved in life changes who want to explore new directions, interests and the tools for improving self-esteem and confidence. Students focus on self-exploration and development of life-planning skills through a process of analyzing predictable life transitions. Emphasis is on developing and integrating skills in goal setting, decision making and plan implementation.

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1. Demonstrate how to effectively move through transitions in life in a productive and positive manner
2. Develop a specific plan to complete a transition in a successful way
3. Identify goals and objectives designed towards overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency
4. Identify how confidence and self esteem assists in coping with life transitions
5. Increase Knowledge and develop skills in scholarship application process
6. Recognize and name the opportunities and choices inherent in all transitions
7. Recognize and name the stages of life transitions
8. Show how one’s own estimation of self-worth relates to future success

HD204 Developing Emotional Intelligence

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This course introduces a number of critical self-management skills and provides an opportunity for students to develop them. Topics include the nature and background of emotional intelligence; core emotions and their role; cognitive techniques for managing emotional responses; strategies for coping effectively with stress; effective communication of emotions; and skills for navigating life transitions and change. The course emphasizes the value of emotional self-management in both personal and career relationships.

Additional Course Fee: $15.00

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1. Explain emotional intelligence and its core components.
2. Apply emotional intelligence strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration in personal, academic, and workplace group settings.
3. Analyze core emotional responses to determine how they communicate internal needs and influence helpful or hindering behaviors in group success.
4. Summarize in basic terms how the brain processes emotions and creates reactions to them.
5. Demonstrate personal emotional management techniques and coping skills through self exploration and assessment of values, personality, emotional schemas and communication styles.

HD208 Career and Life Planning

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This is an introductory career planning class, designed to guide you through the career decision-making process and to identify skills related to successful work environments. You will learn more about yourself: your interests, skills, values, and personality, and how these relate to career and college major choices. You will also learn how to research and evaluate careers, make decisions, set goals, and develop action plans. The course includes self-assessment activities, personality and interest inventories, career research, and use of computerized resources. A maximum of three credits will be awarded toward a MHCC degree to students who take both HD110 and HD208.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

This course fulfills: Human Relations

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1. Conduct research on potential careers using current and reliable information sources
2. Describe the steps of an effective decision-making process and compare/contrast own typical approach to making decisions
3. Develop an action plan that identifies barriers, short- and long-term goals, and needs related to career choices
4. Evaluate self-assessment data and career research data to assess potential fit with various career fields
5. Identify at least five (each) personal career-related values, interests, and skills
6. Identify skills related to professionalism and success in the workplace

HD209C Career Readiness and Professional Identity Development

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This course provides students with the tools and strategies to effectively market themselves to prospective employers. Emphasizing current workforce trends, students will learn how to research potential employers, tailor job search materials, and refine their career objectives. Core topics include writing resumes and cover letters, navigating complex job applications, conducting informational interviews, preparing for professional interviews, and building a professional digital presence. A maximum of 3 credits will be awarded toward an MHCC degree to students who take both HD 209 and HD209RES.

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1. Clarify personal career goals by aligning them with individual strengths, interests, and values.
2. Analyze current trends and expectations in the job market to inform personal career planning.
3. Evaluate potential employers and industries to make informed career decisions.
4. Develop professional application materials that effectively communicate qualifications and career objectives.
5. Utilize professional networking strategies, including informational interviews to gather industry-specific insights.
6. Demonstrate professional interview preparation and communication skills.
7. Establish a professional digital presence aligned with career goals.

HD209RES Developing Your Resume

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This course equips students with the skills to craft professional, targeted resumes and cover letters that effectively showcase their unique qualifications. Through hands-on exercises and personalized feedback, students will learn how to identify and market their skills, education, and experiences for specific job opportunities. The course also explores the role of digital tools (e.g., LinkedIn and OpenAI) in building a professional online presence.

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1. Demonstrate the ability to create professional, targeted resumes tailored to specific job opportunities.
2. Develop skills to write persuasive cover letters that effectively align personal qualifications with job requirements.
3. Identify and present their qualifications to position themselves as strong candidates for opportunities.
4. Use digital tools to enhance professional visibility and build networking opportunities.

HD225 Transferring to a Four-Year College

Credits 2

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or better; or placement above stated course levels. Recommended HD100A or HD100C.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution receive the opportunity to explore and gain an understanding of the various processes, requirements and issues that impact successful transitions from the community college. Emphasis is on identifying strategies and information critical to academic development and adjustment to four-year college systems. This course may include field trips to nearby four-year institutions.

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1. Assess and describe components for time management, setting personal goals, and managing academic priorities
2. Develop a timeline in which to apply for admission to the university or universities of their choosing
3. Develop strategies to assist in coping with performance anxiety and increased academic pressure connected with upper division academics
4. Examine the relationship of education to career and employment
5. Explain the criteria and process of selecting a university
6. Explore alternative methods and types of academic delivery including large lecture courses, distance learning and labs
7. Formulate a financial plan and find resources to help pay for college
8. Identify and develop an individualized support system to help ensure success at the university level by balancing work, academic and personal life
9. Identify and discuss expectations of instructors at the university level
10. Identify and locate resources and services provided by universities which ease transition from the community college level