Course Description

This course helps students build a strong foundation for learning, growth, and success in school, work, and life. Explore key ideas and practical skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication. The class supports you to become a confident and independent learner who can succeed in college and shape your own future.

By the end of the course, you will gain the tools to think strategically, express yourself effectively, and apply knowledge in real-world situations.

Credits

This course is worth 3 credits in the Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) under the Social & Behavioral Sciences category, focusing on human behavior, culture, and social frameworks.

Course Objectives

  • Adapt and apply appropriate information processing and strategic learning strategies to their courses and learning experiences.
  • Use effective research skills to retrieve and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
  • Use written and oral communication to discover, develop, articulate, and defend ideas and viewpoints.
  • Describe the inter-relationship between goal-setting, motivation, and time management. Apply strategies to effectively set goals, develop and maintain personal motivation, and manage time based on priorities.
  • Describe processes, strategies, and resources, and explain the implications of their decisions, related to their overall personal wellness.
  • Describe concepts of diversity and recognize diverse perspectives.
  • Use effective collaboration and teamwork skills to work productively with others.
  • Identify relevant academic policies, processes, and procedures related to advising, course planning, and major exploration.
  • Identify career options that are consistent with personal values, interests, and aptitudes.

Tools For Success

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