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    Counseling Instruction

    Counseling Instruction

    The Merritt College Counseling Department offers courses designed to develop skills to help students succeed in college and make effective career and life choices. Special topic courses related to various areas of academic career and personal development are also offered.

    Department Overview

    At Merritt College, our Counseling Instruction Program is dedicated to empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed for academic success, career development, and personal growth. Our courses provide essential guidance on college success strategies, career exploration, and transfer preparation, ensuring that students make informed decisions about their educational and professional journeys. Whether you are a new student, a transfer-bound learner, or someone seeking personal and professional development, our counseling instruction courses are designed to support your goals. Explore our offerings and take the next step toward achieving your academic and career aspirations!

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    Counseling Certificate

    California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Certificate of Achievement California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) – Certificate of Achievement

    The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) is the single lower division general education pattern for California Community College (CCC) students intending to transfer to either the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC).

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    Contact Information

    Department Chair
    Rosa Perez
    rperezflores@peralta.edu 
    Sara Alturk
    salturk@peralta.edu

    Chriss Warren Foster

    Dean of Division
    I-Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    Dr. Chriss Warren Foster
    Building L-123
    cfoster@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3897

    Denise Woodward

    Assistant to the Dean
    Denise Woodward
    Building D-216
    dwoodward@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2425

     

     

    Faculty & Staff

    Angela Khoo (Student Athletes)
    Building R-109-J
    akhoo@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3961    		 Derrick Ross (Sankofa)
    Building R-105H
    dlross@peralta.edu
    (510) 434-3943    		 José Salceda (Puente)
    Building R-109F
    jsalceda@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2637    		 Lesley Scurry (Student Success & Support)
    Building R-109-M
    lscurry@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2686
    Marta Zielke (Centro Latino)
    Building R-109K
    mzielke@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2529    		 Rosa Perez (First Year Experience)
    Building R-105D
    rperezflores@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-3972    		 Stefani de Vito (Veterans)
    Building R-105J
    sdevito@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2468    		 Steve Pantell (Articulation)
    Building R-109-L
    spantell@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2573
    Tanya Ilarde (Transfer Center
    (510) 436-2559)
    Building R-105-E
    tilarde@peralta.edu    		 Etna Laura Ross
    Building R-109-A
    eross@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2475    		 Marlo Beall
    Building R-109-A
    mbeall@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2475    		 Rodney Webster
    Building R-109-A
    rwebster@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2475
    Sylver Daniel
    Building R-109-A
    Email: sdaniel@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2696