Course Descriptions

College Success Course Descriptions

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COLL-160 - COLLEGE SUCCESS SEMINAR  3 credits
In this seminar the student explores the purposes of higher education and his/her potential role as a participant in college and other learning environments. The student studies the concepts, theories, and techniques of time management, note taking, comprehension of academic materials, test taking, and written and oral presentations. Individual and group learning experiences identify and work with the student's dominant learning style, increase skills with textbook reading, the ability to engage in critical thinking, and proficiency in communication through vocabulary enhancement. Emphasizing academic and personal development, the seminar encourages the student to develop individual responsibility for lifelong learning. Three lecture hours. PREREQUISITE: None
FRES-126 - STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR - MODULE 1  1 credit
This module covers self-assessment, study habits and skills, time management and planning, scholastic motivation, learning styles, note-taking, thinking skills, and institutional resources at STCC. One lecture hour. Restricted to Verizon Next Step program students.