Academic Development 101

Catalog description

Is a first-time college experience course designed to familiarize students with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), CCBC academic pathways and programs, and transfer opportunities. The course fosters the development of decision-making skills and learning strategies linked to higher education success. Students explore occupational choices within this environment and develop an educational plan to guide them through their CCBC experience. This course is an orientation requirement for all credit certificate and degree-seeking students who are new to college, and students should take it in their first semester at CCBC. Note: Students placed into ESOL 032, 033 and 034 and lower are exempt from the Orientation Requirement until ESOL levels are successfully completed