FYS 100 - First Year Seminar

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

Assists new students through the academic and personal transitions experienced in their first year. This course teaches a variety of study skills techniques within the context of a partnered academic course. Critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, organization, note taking, textbook skills, and test preparation are addressed. Students will explore developmental changes as they relate to college students, including issues such as involvement in campus life, physical/emotional well-being, and developing healthy lifestyles. Students will become familiar with college procedures, resources and services. This course is required of all full-time students who are not exempt from the course, and must be taken in the student's first semester. Students not required to take FYS are students who are transferring in 12 or more credits, as well as students who have a combined SAT 1 (Critical Reading and Math) of 900 or higher and a high school Grade Point Average of a 2.0 or higher. Exempted students must take a free elective in place of FYS 100. Offered every semester. Fulfills core requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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