Disco Student Learning Center

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.

Fall 2023

US 1002 Academic Strategies (3 credit hours)

This course provides more in-depth opportunities to identify, discuss, and practice a variety of strategies to foster success in college, including information about on-campus resources and opportunities. Direct instruction in study strategies is combined with reflective activities on personal goals, interests, and learning preferences is included. This course also includes applied practice with study strategies, effective use of online resources for research and writing, academic integrity topics, and presentation skills. This course is reserved for First-Year students or students registering to meet the Academic Resilience Program I requirements. Students may not earn credit for both US 1001/US 2001 and US 1002.

*This is a hybrid course with Friday assignments due each week.

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.

US 2001 Effective Study Skills (1 hour credit)

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.

US 2002 Power Reading (1 hour credit)

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.

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.

US 3531 Major & Career Exploration (1 hour credit)

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.

US 3540 College to Career (1 hour credit)

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.