College Success
Offered By: Saylor Academy
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a comprehensive 40-hour journey to develop essential skills for thriving in higher education. Explore motivation techniques, set achievable goals, manage time effectively, and navigate career options. Enhance social interactions, embrace diversity, and sharpen critical thinking abilities. Discover personal learning styles, implement effective study strategies, and engage in extracurricular activities. Learn to maintain physical and mental well-being while mastering financial management. Conclude with a final exam to demonstrate mastery of college success principles.
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Unit 1: Motivating Success
- Unit 2: Goal Setting and Time Management
- Unit 3: Career Exploration
- Unit 4: Social Interaction and Diversity
- Unit 5: Thinking and Analysis
- Unit 6: Learning Styles and Strategies
- Unit 7: Study Skills
- Unit 8: Beyond the Classroom
- Unit 9: Health Management
- Unit 10: Financial Management
- Course Feedback Survey
- Certificate Final Exam
- Saylor Direct Credit
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