Personal Development

Students approach a community college education not only for training in a career but with a variety of goals that address the development of the total individual. In meeting their goals of personal development, students look to learn about whom they are, what is important to them, where they are going with their lives, and what it will take to get them there. With this realization, the Division of Human Services offers a series of courses designed to assist students in personal development and change. In the courses students set goals and make contracts to work to change aspects of their psychological and behavioral functioning. The small group orientation of the courses allows students to work on their goals in a confidential, supportive atmosphere. Students benefit from the experiences and contributions of other students and the group skills of the leader.

A primary outcome of the courses is the development of skills that allow each student greater control over their functioning and an increase in their ability to meet life goals.