10890102College Success and Study Skills
Course Information
Description
This course provides learners with strategies to develop skills for success in college and in life. Learners will practice study skills, apply self-management strategies, develop self-motivation and learn ways to improve interpersonal effectiveness to promote success in their program and the work place.  This course is usually paired with a specific program and may include added content focused on program student needs.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Apply study skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Product
    Criteria
    identify your learning style
    practice study strategies that accommodate your learning style
    summarize key points from reading material
    identify memory strategies used for a specific purpose
    take notes that reflect key points of a class presentation
    practice note taking methods
    practice preparing for and taking tests assess the effectiveness of study strategies

  2. Employ self-management strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    track how you utilize your time
    assess the use of your time
    identify your priorities
    practice using self-management tools (i.e. calendars, tracking forms, task lists)
    assess the effectiveness of tools in priority completion

  3. Demonstrate personal responsibility in your decisions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product (Model)
    Criteria
    follow steps in a decision-making process
    analyze the potential consequences and outcomes of your decisions
    identify the actions needed to implement the decision
    implement the decision assess the effectiveness of your decision

  4. Analyze self-motivation to succeed
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product (Life Plan)
    Criteria
    identify your dreams
    identify internal and external motivators to success
    write long and short-term goals
    identify steps to reach long and short-term goals identify resources to help manage obstacles

  5. Utilize skills for developing interpersonal relationships
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Case Study
    Role Play
    Criteria
    practice active listening strategies
    analyze ways in which people are different
    use basic communication skills
    resolve conflicts
    practice giving and receiving feedback
    advocate for yourself when needing assistance