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English 70 Math 12 Counseling Partnership. 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
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English 70 Math 12 Counseling Partnership
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
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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
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
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
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.
True or False: People with bachelor’s degrees always earn more money?
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
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) • Learn more at your counseling appointment! • Counseling 33: Transfer Planning
Counselor Check-In: Write down a question for me OR Write down your dream career and what you would be doing in 5 years
Math Sequence Math 25 Elementary Algebra Math 12 Pre-Algebra No Pre-Req. Math 4 or 7 Arithmetic 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.
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!
Schedule of Classes • Listing of days, times and locations of the courses offered that semester • Final Exam Schedule • Printed every semester
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
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
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 & Thursday9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday
We are here to support you to reach your Goals! Visit the Counseling Center!