CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An orientation to college life and specific resources to succeed in attaining educational goals. Topics include: identifying interests and occupational choices, engaging in “college knowledge” and planning for financing college costs and a degree timeline.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: Yes
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Access specific college resources to secure success in the classroom.
Develop a financial plan.
Choose appropriate occupational choices based on personal interests.
Plan an appropriate academic schedule and degree completion timeline.

Course Contents

Career exploration through identification of personal interests.
Explanation of College System: registration, advising, financial aid, transfer regulations.
Degree requirements at SVC and completing an educational plan.
College Resources: tutoring, disabled student resources, multi-cultural student services, career services and financial aid.

Instructional Units: 2