Counseling
8 courses · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
COUN-92 Orientation to College
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 hours lecture; 9 hours total
An orientation to Napa Valley College that includes programs, services, policies and procedures, facilities, degrees, certificates, transfer requirements and college culture. Focus will be on strategies needed for academic success and the development of an academic plan.
COUN-97 Managing the College Experience
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 hours lecture; 9 hours total
This is a short term course to help first year students determine their academic strengths and weaknesses and develop skills and strategies for a successful college experience. Students will be introduced to transfer options, learn strategies to manage time, resources, and basic college study skills and to cope with the transitions related to college life.
COUN-100 College Success
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
A course designed to assist students in obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their educational goals. Students will receive an extensive orientation to the college and its policies and programs. Students will also participate in career planning activities and be introduced to study skills in the areas of note-taking, reading skills, test-taking, and listening skills.
COUN-101 College Discovery
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 hours lecture; 18 hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A short-term course that helps students transition to college by exploring resources, building networks, and developing skills for success. Students will identify strengths and challenges, discover their learning style, and practice effective study habits, self-management, and personal responsibility.
COUN-104 Foundations of Well-being
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
The study and application of key concepts that promote sustainable well-being. Topics include: happiness, positive and negative emotions, relationships, accomplishment, stress management and vitality as they relate to the well-being of college students.
COUN-105 Planning for Transfer Success
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture; 27 hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the transfer process designed to assist students in planning their long-term educational goals. Students will gain an understanding of transfer requirements, the application of admission process, degrees offered, financial aid, scholarships, housing and supportive services, which will help the student choose the "right college.
COUN-110 Career/Life Plan
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
A comprehensive course designed to assist students in obtaining the necessary skills and resources for effective career, educational, life planning and self-development. Students will gain an understanding of their skills, values, interests and personality type based on a variety of assessments and learn how to apply these to career decision-making and goal setting. Students will also learn job search techniques and learn how to gather and assess educational, occupational, and labor market information.
COUN-111 Career Decision-Making
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 hours lecture; 27 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
This course will guide students through a short-term career and educational planning process, to develop the skills and resources necessary to make an informed career decision and to set realistic, achievable goals.