S SER 090 - College Skills Lab

3 Credits

Development of individualized academic skills appropriate to student’s current full-time schedule. Students will work with the instructor to assess their academic skills and develop an academic success plan. These skills will be practiced and reinforced during supervised study skills sessions.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note For students enrolled in 10 or more credits.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve This course is designed for full time students who have experienced or anticipate experiencing study skills difficulties, or whose COMPASS scores warrant additional skills practice.
Active Date 2014-12-02

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3
OEE Yes
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Establishment of a file folder which includes current class schedule and copies of all syllabi.
2. Individualized assessment of academic skills and abilities.
3. Efficient note-taking.
4. Textbook reading.
5. Technology-based learning.
6. Test taking strategies.
7. Time management skills.
8. Goal setting.
9. College policies and resources.
10. Academic and career planning.
11. Effective communication in a college setting.

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

Identify academic and career goals, and outline a plan for success.

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

Demonstrate an abiility to use study and time management skills effectively.

Develop effective textbook and technology based learning strategies.

Develop appropriate test taking strategies.

Establish a realistic study schedule.

Practice study skills in supervised setting.