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Course Descriptions: Assertiveness Training--Personal Development 101 Designed to enable students to learn their interpersonal rights and responsibilities, to discriminate between assertive, aggressive and submissive behavior and to acquire a set of assertive skills that, promote healthy and effective communication based on respect for self and others. Career/Life Planning -- Personal Development 103 Class Assignments Enables students to learn more about themselves and
the world of work and to develop career decision-making skills.
Students will: evaluate their abilities, values, personalities, and
interests; examine the job market; develop career search skills; and
explore the many opportunities and options open to them. Have you ever wondered why if you are so smart you can be so dumb? Or why one person succeeds at work and relationships, and another equally intelligent person just can't make them work? Or maybe you know someone who is on the Dean's List, but is never happy. Academic and work success mean little if you are unhappy. Research indicates that once you enter a career, ultimate success depends on your ability to manage your and others' emotions. This one-credit, 8-week class will introduce you to the concept of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Explore your own emotional self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, adaptability, stress tolerance, and optimism. Investigate the new research on emotional intelligence and identify ways to improve your EQi. Stress Management -- Personal Development 108 College can be a stressful time. Trying to balance going to classes with homework, socializing, and employment, can be tough. Also, taking care of oneself by eating right, exercising, and getting adequate sleep, can be difficult to accomplish. This one-credit, 8-week class will assist you in developing a goal, or goals, for reducing stress and managing being a busy college student. Focus will be on time management, stress relievers, wellness and health, relationships, procrastination, and much more! Academic Success -- Personal Development 111 Any student can learn successful methods to improve their study skills. They will learn to take better notes, combat test anxiety, improve your memory, and read more efficiently in this course that increases self confidence as it strengthens study habits. In addition, a particular emphasis is placed on time management and goal setting as the student takes responsibility for her or his own academic success. 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People -- Personal Development 207 Do you want to increase your personal effectiveness and leadership potential? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People teach principles of personal relationships that can be applied to personal and professional settings. Course work involves a dynamic, experiential learning atmosphere utilizing video, personal application exercises, partner exercises, and small- and large- group activities. The instructor is Dr. Cliff Schuette, Director of Counseling & Career Services, and he is a certified trainer for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Contact him (x2227, or e-mail schuette@mnstate.edu) if you have further questions about the class. Senior Year Experience -- Personal Development 310 Senior Year Experience (SYE) is intended to address issues specific to a Minnesota State University Moorhead senior's transition from student to professional. By drawing upon both campus and community resources for course facilitation and carefully designing course curriculum to match relevant concerns, the SYE program will be an engaging opportunity for seniors to reflect upon their MSUM experience and become productive and confident MSUM alumni. Session topics include:
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Fall Semester 2008 Class Schedule: DRAFT
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