CSS 110 - College Orientation and Success

Credits: 4
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Skills necessary to navigate SVC and to achieve success in college level courses. Topics include time management, note-taking, reading comprehension, memory enhancement, test-taking techniques, locating campus resources, identifying interests and occupational choices, creating an academic plan of classes, and planning for financing college costs. MEETS FQE requirement for degree seeking students

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Develop a time plan
Set long and short term goals
Take notes effectively
Utilize reading strategies to improve comprehension
Understand memory theory and techniques to improve memory
Implement test-taking strategies
Apply techniques to reduce test anxiety
Access specific college resources to secure success in the classroom
Develop a financial aid plan
Chose appropriate occupational choices based on personal interests
Plan an appropriate academic schedule and degree completion timeline

Course Contents

Instructional Units: 4