HD 215 - Transfer Success

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Prepares students for transfer to a 4-year college or university. Course content focuses on developing strategies for choosing a program major and a transfer institution, identification of resources to assist in the transfer process, and information for obtaining financial aid and scholarships. Students will utilize the Career Information Systems (CIS) and navigate university websites to aid in the decision-making progress. Course is offered exclusively to TRiO SSS participants.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Research different types of institutions and develop strategies for developing a career plan and the required major needed for that career. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Demonstrate knowledge of Financial Aid and identify how to fund education. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Identify academic systems and where to find resources to assist in making a successful transfer.
CLO#4: Complete and submit a University application for transfer purposes.
CLO#5: Utilize internet research resources such as CIS and university websites.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture hours per one term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.