H S 023 - College Skills

2 Credits

Overview of campus resources and academic assessment. Helps students better understand the college experience and develop tools for academic and personal success. Emphasis on learning styles, goal setting, decision making, time management, study skills, procrastination, test taking, college policies and resources that contribute to student success.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students participating in the ELL high school diploma program.
Active Date 2015-05-29

Grading System Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
1. Learning styles
2. College Resources and Services
3. Using the System
4. Time Management
5. Using Textbooks
6. Note Taking
7. Mnemonics
8. Procrastination
9. Study Skills
10. Test Taking

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and resources at Highline.

Develop awareness of self, academic and career goals

Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful relationships with faculty members and their peers for a healthy academic support structure.

Demonstrate ability to manage time and use study skills effectively