Boot to Books Learning Community
College courses designed with veterans in mind
Boots to Books is a learning community. You must register in both classes during the same semester. Both classes are normally payable by the VA. Please check with the Sierra College Veterans Office to make sure classes are on your education plan.
Personal Development 1: 3 units
A college success course designed to help veterans transition from military to college life. Instructor: Catherine Morris/Veterans Counselor (a 15 year veteran). Topics include:
- Veteran resources in your community
- Combat stress injuries (PTSD, mild TBI)
- Readjustment issues from military to civilian life
- How to make the most of your GI Bill
- Goal setting/ career exploration
- Learning styles
- Basic college success strategies
English A: 3 units
A prerequisite for English 1A. Course offers veterans an opportunity to develop their writing and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on Veteran Issues.
Enroll in both classes for a total of 6 units. Taught every Fall semester.
Contact
- L
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677 -
Fall and Spring
M-Th: 8:00am - 5:30pm
F: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Closed Friday
- veterans [at] sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7470
- (916) 630-4548
Catherine Morris Counselor, Veteran Affairs
- L 174
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- cmorris [at] sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7471
- (916) 630-4515
Blake Rood Student Services Technician
- L 151
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- brood [at] sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7470
- (916) 630-4548