EDU 099 - FOUNDATIONS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Institution:

Geneva College

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course introduces the student to the most basic and critical academic study skills and strategies necessary for success in the collegiate environment. Students will learn to view academic study skills as an essential foundation to the rest of their academic career at the institution. Students will develop a basic understanding of the fixed and growth mindsets and will be able to articulate the importance of a growth mindset within the learning environment. Students will work toward developing critical psycological competencies that lead to success, including self-efficacy, approach behaviors, and internal focus of control. Generally, this course will introduce students to their own personal potential for continuous growth, development, and maturation as active learners within the collegiate environment. Prequisite: Admitted on Academic Probation. Every Fall (first 8 weeks of semester).

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.geneva.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 846-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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