CG 100 - College Success and Survival

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Introduces students to many aspects of academic success. It centers on strategies for major identification, motivation towards completion, and good study habits. Additionally, it offers college resources and tools. This class will also focus on achieving positive outcomes in the academic environment through networking, navigating college systems, and positive behavior and communication skills. Students will receive guidance on adjusting personally and socially for college success. The focus is on college terms and information; academic major focus; degree choice and requirements, balancing work, school and home demands; financial planning; forming study partnerships; and stress and time management.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify learning styles and develop study skills. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Describe a focused mindset and recognize motivation theories.
CLO#3: Discuss and practice effective time management skills.
CLO#4: Identify college resources and engage in campus life opportunities.
CLO#5: Research financial aid options and discuss financial literacy.
CLO#6: Set effective, attainable goals.
CLO#7: Complete career research to identify a career pathway to become major secure.
CLO#8: Utilize program information to develop two-term planner and set educational goal. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#9: Identify self-defeating behaviors and outline steps towards changing them.