Navigating College

Catalog description

This is the full 1-unit Navigating College course that includes the content from the 0.5-unit courses Navigating College: Part I and Navigating College: Part 2. Develops the skills necessary for academic success in college. The student explores the purposes of higher education and his/her potential role as a participant in college. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment, self-management, goal-directed behavior, and effective study habits such as time management, note taking, the comprehension of academic materials, test taking strategies, and relevant information concerning college resources. Individual and group learning experiences identify and work with the student's dominant learning style to increase the ability to engage in critical thinking, the ability to explore and resolve issues relative to stress and anxiety in academic settings and activities, and personal wellness. (For first-semester freshmen and transfers only).