10890103College 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 techniques including stress and financial management, document self-motivation, and improve interpersonal communication to promote success in their program of study 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
3
Course Competencies
  1. Apply study skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral presentation in group
    Criteria
    identify group goals and rules
    demonstrate respect for the opinions of others
    listen to group members
    give and accept constructive criticism
    analyze the effectiveness of group interactions

  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 a variety of self-management tools (i.e. calendars, tracking forms, task lists)
    assess effectiveness of tools in priority completion

  3. Demonstrate personal responsibility in 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. Demonstrate 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 manage obstacles
    describe completion of at least one goal

  5. Demonstrate interpersonal skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral presentation, case studies, role play
    Criteria
    practice active listening strategies
    demonstrate respect for people different from you
    use basic communication skills
    resolve conflicts
    give and receive feedback
    advocate for yourself when needing assistance

  6. Practice group skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Creating a plan with identified strategies to manage your emotions
    Criteria
    define components of emotional intelligence
    identify the elements in your life that cause negative emotions
    practice strategies to reduce sadness, anger and anxiety
    create a self-care plan to successfully manage stress
    identify resources to use to help reduce stress in your life

  7. Maintain personal health and wellness
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product (self-care plan)
    Criteria
    identify the stressful elements in your life
    log eating, sleeping and exercise patterns
    identify strategies to manage stress
    identify resources if need help to manage stress
    implement at least one stress management strategy

  8. Analyze personal financial decisions
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product (budget)
    Criteria
    differentiate between needs and wants
    identify cost of basic needs
    set at least two financial goals
    track your saving and spending
    analyze your saving, spending and credit transactions