Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0028
Organization's ID:
SUCCESS1001
Organization:
SOPHIA Learning, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
The course is self-paced, and many learners complete it in 4-8 weeks.
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Student Academic Success
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to help students prepare for an excellent higher education experience. In this course, students become oriented to the experience of higher education, develop strategies to perform their best while in school, and create plans to achieve their academic and career goals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use strategies to identify and achieve one's academic and career goals.
  • Orient oneself to the experience of higher education.
  • Identify strategies to help oneself succeed in higher education.

General Topics:

  • Course Registration
  • Interpreting the Course Catalog
  • The Purpose and Content of a Syllabus
  • Interacting with Your Instructor
  • Diversity in Higher Education
  • Interacting with Your Peers
  • Plagiarism in Higher Education
  • Cheating in Higher Education
  • Learning Styles in Higher Education
  • Time Management in Higher Education
  • Technology in Higher Education
  • Physical Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Managing Finances
  • Lectures in the Classroom
  • Discussions in the Classroom
  • The Role of Reading in Higher Education
  • The Role of Writing in Higher Education
  • The Role of Research in Higher Education
  • Evaluating Sources of Information
  • Gathering and Using Research
  • Exams in Higher Education
  • Projects in Higher Education
  • Support for Students in Higher Education
  • Majors and Minors in Higher Education
  • Grades in Higher Education
  • Finding the Right Career Path
  • The Role of Internships in Higher Education
  • Preparing for the Interview
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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