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EAP Orientation 2010

EAP Orientation 2010. Palomar College. Broken Escalator. What’s the main point?. What’s the Difference?. High School. College. 180 hours of instruction Little or no time studying Constant reminder of classes through homework & reading assignments A’s & B’s without studying

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EAP Orientation 2010

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  1. EAP Orientation2010 Palomar College

  2. Broken Escalator • What’s the main point?

  3. What’s the Difference? High School College • 180 hours of instruction • Little or no time studying • Constant reminder of classes through homework & reading assignments • A’s & B’s without studying • Teacher Supported/Directed • 48 hours of instruction • Study 2 hours for every hour of class • No homework or reading assignments for every class • D’s and F’s without studying • Student Directed

  4. Catalog • Hold up your CATALOG. • Not FREE. • Handbook to College.

  5. Course Numbering # 1-49: Non-degree Applicable (Foundation) • Eng 10 # 50 +: Associate’s of Arts Degree Applicable • Eng 50 # 100 + with CSU &/or UC designation: Transferable • Eng 100

  6. Units • 1 unit typically = 1 hour of instruction per week • 12 units = full time student • Study Time – 2 to 3 hours for every hour in class per week • Full Time school = 36 hours of class and study time (12 hours instruction + 24 hours study time)

  7. Requisites – aka Requirements • PRErequisite – Required prior to taking a course • CO-requisite – Required at the same time as taking another course

  8. Schedule • Hold up your SCHEDULE. Go to p. 8 in your SCHEDULE.

  9. Class Offerings • Main Campus vs. Satellite Locations – 7 sites • Distance Learning • Internet • TV Class • Flexible Scheduling – alternative to 16 weeks sessions • Fast Track • Late Start • Self-Paced Open Entry/Open Exit • TBA

  10. Schedule on eServices

  11. Schedule on eServices

  12. Schedule on eServices

  13. Registering for Classes Be aware of: • Time • Location • Method of instruction Class status: Open Classes Waitlisted Classes Closed Classes

  14. Educational Options • Personal growth or career development • Vocational certificate (1-2 years) • Associate of Arts Degree (2-3 years) • Transfer preparation to a university leading to a Bachelor’s degree (2-3 years)

  15. Certificate of Achievement • Concentration of specific course work designed for immediate employment • No GE required • Short-term goal

  16. Associate’s Degree General Education _______ Associate’s Degree Major _______ Electives _______ 60 units minimum for AA degree Only courses #50 or higher are degree applicable.

  17. Transfer Model Courses #100+ are transferable (UC/CSU) General Education _______ Freshman Lower Division Major Prep _______ Sophomore _______ Electives 60 units min. to transfer General Education _______ Junior Upper Division Major _______ Senior _______ Electives BA/BS = 120 semester units min.

  18. How do I select classes? • Catalog & Schedule in hand • Start with English and math • General Education pattern (Yellow, Blue, Green) • Major • Counseling Courses • Reading Courses • Area of Interest

  19. Counseling classes • College Success Skills (Coun 110) • Career Search (Coun 165) • Major Search (Coun 170) • Career Life Planning (Coun 115) • Quest for Identity (Coun 120) • Transfer Success, UniversityLink (Coun 101) • Overcoming Test Anxiety (Coun 48) • Basic Study Skills (Coun 45)

  20. Learning Communities Go to p. 4 in the Schedule What • Linked classes (English, Math, Counseling, Reading) • Same group of students • Work with instructors, tutors, & counselors Why • Higher GPA & complete more units • Support system • Critical classes to support you in college

  21. Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 ENG 10 (4) ENG 10 (4) ENG 10 (4) ENG 10 (4) STUDY MATH 50 (4) MATH 50 (4) ART 100 (3) ART 100 (3) STUDY STUDY COUN 110 (3) STUDY COUN 110 (3) STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK

  22. Adds & Drops You are responsible! • Adding • Dropping • Making sure instructor will not drop you

  23. Support Services • Disability Resource Center services and classes • Learning Center @ Escondido • Math lab • Writing lab • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services • TRIO/Student Support Services • Career Center • Transfer Center • Health Services • Counseling Go to p. 175 in the schedule.

  24. See a Counselor • After classes start, make an appointment with a counselor to expand your educational plan. • Main Campus Appointments: (760) 891-7511 • Escondido Campus Appointments: (760) 744-1150 x8157 • See a Palomar Counselor at least once per semester.

  25. Transfer Class of 2010 Words of wisdom

  26. Your Education Plan • Vital to your progress and success • Prioritize Math and English classes • GE options • Counseling Classes

  27. How do I select classes? • Schedule and catalog in hand • Start with English and math • General Education pattern (Yellow, Blue, Green) • Counseling Courses • Major • Reading Courses • Area of Interest • Learning Communities

  28. What’s Next? • Small group counseling sessions • Educational Planning • Registration Workshop • Learn How To Register on June 4th

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