COUN 120College and Career Success

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course provides an overview of concepts and the significant factors contributing to or hindering college and career success, focusing on an understanding of equity. Theories and strategies for student success will be evaluated, including time management, studying and listening skills, motivation, communication, critical/creative thinking, health and wellness, financial literacy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Students will explore personality types, values, interests, talents, and strengths to increase self-understanding, which will support students in identifying an academic major and/or career pathway to develop aneducational plan. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-7A, CSU-E)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 19 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0042Class #0042-COUN-120-0042	Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Bldg 36 126 (Lecture)9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Times TBD Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 51+% Online)Sep 21 – Dec 21	Bldg 36 126Distance Education/Online WEB	Aloka, E
0042 notes: Section 0042 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

0728Class #0728-COUN-120-0728	Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:05 PM Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Gosselin, G
0728 notes: Section 0728 is a fully online course (WEB) that will require mandatory meetings during the times listed. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] Section 0728 is designed specifically for the needs of CalWORKs students. Instructor permission is required to register for this section. For more information, please email Gabrielle Gosselin at [email protected] or visit the CalWORKs office in building 38E to inquire. ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

0730Class #0730-COUN-120-0730	Monday, Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM Bldg 36 127 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 36 127	Chung, N
0730 notes: Section 0730 is designed for students participating in the UMOJA program, academic support for African American students. For more information or to register for the class, please email the UMOJA counselor/coordinator, Nicole Chung, at [email protected]. ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

3518Class #3518-COUN-120-3518	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Dillon, D
3518 notes: Section 3518 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

3956Class #3956-COUN-120-3956	Monday, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:05 PM Bldg 36 243 (Lecture)Sep 21 – Dec 21	Bldg 36 243	Lopez, P
3956 notes: This section is for students participating in the EOPS and/or NextUp program (current or former foster youth). For more information and/or to register for the class, please email: [email protected] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

5806Class #5806-COUN-120-5806	Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:05 PM Bldg 31 110 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 31 110	Ayala, C
5806 notes: Enrollment in this section is restricted and requires instructor's approval. For more information, please email the instructor at: [email protected] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

6073Class #6073-COUN-120-6073	Monday, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Bldg 34 110 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 34 110	Kuang, X
6073 notes: ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

6074Class #6074-COUN-120-6074	Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Bldg 19 100 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 19 100	Dillon, D
6074 notes: ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

6075Class #6075-COUN-120-6075	Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM BLDG 100 109 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	BLDG 100 109	Toral, M
6075 notes: This course is designed for students participating in the Puente Program. Instructor permission is required before students will be able to add the class. For more information, email the Puente coordinator/instructor Michele Toral at: [email protected] Section 6075 requires concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000-0504, both sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

6077Class #6077-COUN-120-6077	Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Bldg 16 100 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 16 100	Ramirez, D
6077 notes: Section 6077 requires concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000-0544, both sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] This course is part of a First-year Experience Program learning community. For more information, please email FYE Coordinator, Abby Algarin at: [email protected] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

7317Class #7317-COUN-120-7317	Friday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Bldg 31 107 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Bldg 31 107	Corona-Batalona, Y
7317 notes: Section 7317 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] This course is designed for students participating in the Justice Scholars Program. Instructor permission is required before students will be able to add the class. For more information, email the Justice Scholars Coordinator/Instructor Yohany Corona-Batalona at: [email protected] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

8089Class #8089-COUN-120-8089	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Oct 17	Distance Education/Online WEB	Canady, J
8089 notes: Section 8089 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

8090Class #8090-COUN-120-8090	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Johnson, G
8090 notes: Section 8090 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

8596Class #8596-COUN-120-8596	Monday 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Contreras, R
8596 notes: Section 8596 is a fully online hybrid course (WEB) that will require some mandatory meetings during the times listed. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined will be offered asynchronously. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

8597Class #8597-COUN-120-8597	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Canady, J
8597 notes: Section 8597 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

8659Class #8659-COUN-120-8659	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Cruzado, W
8659 notes: Section 8659 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

9460Class #9460-COUN-120-9460	Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM BLDG 100 114 (Lecture)Aug 24 – Dec 21	BLDG 100 114	Toral, M
9460 notes: This course is designed for those students participating in the Puente Program. Instructor permission is required before students will be able to add the class. For more information, email the Puente coordinator Michele Toral at: [email protected] Section 9460 requires concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000-0534, both sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

9462Class #9462-COUN-120-9462	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Cuevas, C
9462 notes: Section 9462 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

9889Class #9889-COUN-120-9889	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Martinez, M
9889 notes: Section 9889 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.