Guidance Studies (GS)

General Course Information

Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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GS-100
Transition to College for Students W/Dis
Credit(s) 1

GS 100 will assist students with disabilities in preparing for initial semester in a community college. Navigation of West Hills College-Coalinga campus, resources, academic policies, procedures, and services. Course content with cover issues related to accommodations and resources available to students with disabilities to enable them to be successful in a college setting, including disability evaluation and assessment, alternative media, course selection, and scheduling.

Class Hours:: 54 Laboratory
P/NP

GS-102
Guidance Studies Math
Credit(s) 1

GS 102 is a course designed primarily for students with learning disabilities. This non-transferrable, non-degree applicable course offers both group and individual instruction in the fundamentals of mathematics. Students will work toward individual and group instructional objectives. Students registered in Disabled Students Program and Services may repeat this course as many times as necessary to achieve course objectives.

Class Hours:: 54 Laboratory
P/NP

GS-103
Guidance Studies Reading & Writing
Credit(s) 1

GS 103 is designed primarily for students with learning disabilities. This non-transferable, non-degree-applicable course offers both group and individual instruction in the development of basic reading and written language skills. Students will utilize assistive technology to further enhance the development of English skills. Students registered in Disabled Students Program and Services may repeat this courser as many times as necessary to achieve course objectives.

Class Hours:: 54 Laboratory
P/NP

GS-104
Adapted Computer Literacy
Credit(s) 2

GS 104 provides introduction to basic computer components and common computer applications with emphasis on developing computer skills and exploring adaptations for effective computer use. This course is designed for students with learning and intellectual disabilities.

Class Hours:: 108 Laboratory

GS-105
Consumer Skills
Credit(s) 2

GS 105 provides emphasis on home and money management, health, hygiene, and safety, food and nutrition. This course is designed for the students with severe developmental/learning disabilities.

Class Hours:: 108 Laboratory

GS-106
Independent Living Skills
Credit(s) 2

GS 106 provides basic independent living skills, including appropriate social interaction, self-advocacy, self-care, community involvement, personal choice and managing life events. Designed for the students with severe developmental/learning disabilities.

Class Hours:: 108 Laboratory

GS-061
Guidance Studies Content Area Support
Credit(s) 1

GS 061 is intended primarily for students with learning or other disabilities. The goal of this class is to assist students in mastering skills for success in their academic and vocational classes. Students will practice and apply skills and strategies learned to their assignments from their academic and vocational classes.

Class Hours:: 54 Laboratory