Academic Success Courses

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.

Summer and Fall 2024 

Summer 2024

1st Summer Session (5/28-6/28)
10437U S2000101TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINEEdwards
10297U S2001101EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard
10757U S2002101POWER READINGONLINELippard
2nd Summer Session (7/3-8/6)
10417U S2000101TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINEEdwards
10163U S2001101EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard

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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
10437U S2000101TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINEEdwards1st Summer 
10417U S2000101TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINELippard2nd Summer
11800U S2000111TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEMW11:00 am-11:50 amLippard1st half term
12329U S2000112TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINEKeber1st half term
14817U S2000113TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEMW12:00 pm-12:50 pmLippard1st half term
12248U S2000151TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGEONLINEKeber2nd half term
12876U S2000152TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGETR02:00 pm-02:50 pmCope2nd half term
15940U S2000501TIME MANAGEMENT IN COLLEGETR12:30-1:30 pmBell1st half term- HICKORY

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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
10297U S2001101EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard1st Summer 
10163U S2001101EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard2nd summer
11801U S2001111EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard1st half term
12701U S2001112EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSTR12:30 pm-01:20 pmLippard1st half term
13793U S2001113EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSTR02:00 pm-02:50 pmLippard1st half term
12249U S2001151EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSONLINELippard2nd half term
13754U S2001152EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSMW11:00 am-11:50 amLippard2nd half term
14818U S2001153EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSMW12:00 pm-12:50 pmLippard2nd half term
15942US 2001501EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLSTR12:30-1:20 pmBell2nd half term- HICKORY

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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
13299U S2002111POWER READING ONLINELippard1st half term
13300U S2002151POWER READINGTR12:30 pm-01:20 pmLippard2nd half term


US 3530 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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
15917U S2003111TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED LEARNING ONLINELippard1st half term
14973U S2003151TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED LEARNING ONLINELippard2nd half term

US 3531 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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
14976U S2004151MAJOR AND CAREER EXPLORATIONMW03:00 pm-03:50 pmKowalsky2nd half term

US 3540 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.

CRNCourse SectionCourse NameDaysTimeInstructorPart of Term
14975U S2005111COLLEGE TO CAREERMW03:00 pm-03:50 pmParcell1st half term