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.

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.

CRN

Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

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Time

Instructor

15669US 1002 101Academic StrategiesFull semesterMW*12:00-12:50pmLippard

*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.

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Course Name

Part of Term

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Time

Instructor

12609US 2000 111Time Management in College1st half termMW11:00-11:50amLippard
13208US 2000 112Time Management in College1st half termOnline Keber
13113US 2000 151Time Management in College2nd half termOnline Keber
13834US 2000 152Time Management in College 2nd half termTR2:00-2:50pmCope

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.

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Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

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Time

Instructor

12610US 2001 111Effective Study Skills1st half termOnline Lippard
13636US 2001 112Effective Study Skills1st half termTR12:30-1:20pm Lippard
15671US 2001 113Effective Study Skills1st half termTR2:00-2:50pmLippard
13117US 2000 151Effective Study Skills2nd half termOnline Lippard
15411US 2000 152Effective Study Skills 2nd half termMW11:00-11:50pmLippard

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.

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Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

Days

Time

Instructor

14405US 2002 111Power Reading1st half termOnline Lippard
14406US 2000 151Power Reading2nd half termTR12:30-1:20pmLippard


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.

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Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

Days

Time

Instructor

15699US 3530 151Technology for Enhanced Learning2nd half semesterOnline Lippard

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.

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Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

Days

Time

Instructor

15672US 3531 151Major & Career Exploration2nd half semesterTR3:30-4:20pmKowalsky

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.

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Course Section

Course Name

Part of Term

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Time

Instructor

15673US 3540 151College to Career2nd half semesterMW3:00-3:50pmJordan