Do you want to get outstanding results from the start?
Do you want to hit the ground running?
Are you unsure of what’s expected of you as a new college student?
The College Student Success course will help you answer these questions and give you the necessary tools to make the most of your college experience. Some of the topics covered are:
TIME MANAGEMENT
ONLINE EDUCATION
STRESS MANAGEMENT
CRITICAL THINKING
GOALS
MOTIVATION
STUDY STRATEGIES
FINANCES
WHAT IS THE COLLEGE STUDENT SUCCESS COURSE?
College Student Success (CSS 011 – N2 Credits) is designed to assist first year students in their adjustment and success with the college experience. In addition to the topics above, students will learn about academic expectations and developing skills to meet them, campus resources, library use, making career choices, taking online courses, and working with an academic advisor. This course will also introduce the development of leadership skills. This class will clarify the specific dynamics of the interpersonal relationships within the campus community, emphasizing the expectations placed upon students by professors, and aiding students as they create an understanding of the role they play in their academic journey.
WHO’S REQUIRED TO TAKE IT?
This is a mandatory course during the first year of college for all students in the following majors and who are required to take Writing Skills (ENG 025).
| SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES | |
|---|---|
| Major Name | Curriculum Code |
| Mathematics | 2150 |
| Teacher Education – Math | TEMAT 2150 |
| SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS | |
|---|---|
| Major Name | Curriculum Code |
| Communications | 1129 |
| Early Childhood Education | 2940 |
| Fine Arts, Dance Option | 4170 |
| Fine Arts, Design Option | 4141 |
| Fine Arts, Drama Option | 4150 |
| Fine Arts, Visual Arts Option | 4140 |
| Graphic Design | 3560 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences (Humanities/Social Science Option) | 1130 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences (Human Services Option) | 1134 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences (International Studies Option) | 1160 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences (Humanities/Media Studies/Journalism Emphasis) | 1133 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences (Humanities/Music Option) | 1190 |
| Music Technology (Electronic Music Option) | 2171 |
| Music Technology (Music Recording Option) | 2170 |
| Musical Theatre | 2006 |
| Photography Technology | 3550 |
| Public Administration | 2260 |
| Teacher Education – English | TEENG 1130 |
| Teacher Education – History | TEHIS 1130 |
| Teacher Education – Psychology | TEPSY 1130 |
| Teacher Education – Sociology | TESOC 1130 |
| Teacher Education – Spanish | TESPN 1130 |
| Teacher Education – Visual Arts | TEART 4140 |
Other select student populations, such as the EOF Program, may be required to take it. If you are not sure about your major and if you are required to take this course, talk to your advisor during New Student Registration.
PLEASE NOTE – Although a select number of majors are required to take this course, it is open to all students. If you feel this course can help you enhance your college experience and get you ahead, we encourage you to register.
