Students who wish to build on their academic skills in various areas, including time management, study strategies, reading efficiency, and other areas, may consider registering for a 1-credit hour graded elective academic success course. These courses are generally 1/2-semester courses with offerings available year-round in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
Spring 2025
| US 1531 Academic Resilience (2 Credit Hours) | ||||||||
| This full-semester course is designed for students who have struggled academically and are on their first semester of academic probation. In this course, students will be provided the opportunity to explore academic success topics such as time management, effective study strategies, academic mindsets, and more. Instructor permission is required to sign up for this course. | ||||||||
| 14430 | U S | 1531 | 101 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | TR | 12:30 pm-01:20 pm | Lippard | |
| 14428 | U S | 1531 | 102 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | MW | 11:00 am-11:50 am | Waterman | |
| 14432 | U S | 1531 | 103 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | MW | 09:00 am-09:50 am | Suggs | |
| 14434 | U S | 1531 | 104 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | TR | 09:30 am-10:20 am | Cope | |
| 15802 | U S | 1531 | 105 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | MW | 02:00 pm-02:50 pm | Clary | |
| 15805 | U S | 1531 | 106 | ACADEMIC RESILIENCE | TR | 02:00 pm-02:50 pm | Frisco | |
US 2000 Time Management in College (1 credit hour)
This class provides opportunities to explore and practice skills college students use to set goals, manage time, keep up with assignments, take notes effectively and study them efficiently, and fight procrastination. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Days | Time | Instructor | Part of Term | ||
| 11520 | U S | 2000 | 111 | TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE | Online | Bell | 1st half | |
| 12927 | U S | 2000 | 112 | TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE | MW | 10:00 am-10:50 am | Lippard | 1st half |
| 13522 | U S | 2000 | 113 | TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE | MW | 11:00 am-11:50 am | Lippard | 1st half |
| 11937 | U S | 2000 | 151 | TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE | Online | Bell | 2nd half | |
| 12069 | U S | 2000 | 152 | TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGE | TR | 02:00 pm-02:50 pm | Eggers | 2nd half |
US 2001 Effective Study Skills (1 credit hour)
This course provides students with opportunities to identify effective and efficient ways to master content within their academic courses. With a focus on metacognitive strategies that encourage students to identify their individual academic strengths and opportunities for growth, students learn and develop the skills needed to effectively work with textbooks, master complex material, structure review sessions, and develop effective academic behaviors and mindsets. Students may not earn credit for US 2001 and US 1002. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Days | Time | Instructor | Part of Term | ||
| 12926 | U S | 2001 | 112 | EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS | Online | Lippard | 1st half | |
| 11521 | U S | 2001 | 151 | EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS | MW | 10:00 am-10:50 am | Lippard | 2nd half |
| 13309 | U S | 2001 | 152 | EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS | MW | 11:00 am-11:50 am | Lippard | 2nd half |
| 13405 | U S | 2001 | 153 | EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS | Online | Lippard | 2nd half | |
| 13512 | U S | 2001 | 153 | EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS | Online | Lippard | 2nd half | |
US 2002 Power Reading (1 credit hour)
Students practice techniques to help them focus and concentrate, analyze how to be strategic in the way they approach different reading tasks, and explore methods to improve reading speed and comprehension. The course integrates study skills related to reading as well as a few insights into success with standardized reading tests. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Mode | Instructor | Part of Term | |||
| 13302 | U S | 2002 | 111 | POWER READING | Online | Lippard | 1st half | |
| 12662 | U S | 2002 | 151 | POWER READING | Online | Lippard | 2nd half | |
US 2003 Technology for Enhanced Learning (1 credit hour)
In this course, students will reflect on skills for academic success and develop their skills using technology, including common computer applications such as Word and Excel, and online tools such as Appalnet, AsULearn, and Google Applications. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Days | Time | Instructor | Part of Term | ||
| 14427 | U S | 2003 | 151 | TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED LEARNING | Online | Lippard | 2nd half | |
US 2004 Major & Career Exploration (1 credit hour)
This course provides students with the opportunity to become aware of personal interests, skills, values, and personality characteristics and how these influence major and career choice. Reserved for first-year and sophomores. Offered in partnership with the Career Development Center. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Days | Time | Instructor | Part of Term | ||
| 14426 | U S | 2004 | 151 | MAJOR AND CAREER EXPLORATION | TR | 01:00 pm-01:50 pm | Jordan | 2nd half |
US 2005 College to Career (1 credit hour)
This course provides opportunities for students to explore and prepare for the transition from college to the job market. Reserved for Juniors and Seniors. Offered in partnership with the Career Development Center. This 1-credit hour elective course is graded.
| CRN | Course Section | Course Name | Days | Time | Instructor | Part of Term | ||
| 14429 | U S | 2005 | 151 | COLLEGE TO CAREER | TR | 03:30 pm-04:20 pm | Auten | 2nd half |