General Studies

An introductory course designed to provide students with an orientation to college life and living in the United States, and to help them develop an understanding and appreciation of various cultures. Students will explore and compare a variety of cultures through multiple lenses (i.e., food, religion, language). Learning activities will include exploring campus resources and activities; working individually and in collaborative learning groups on meaningful academic projects that encourage critical thinking and build essential study, computer, and library skills; and participating in off-campus field trips. Open only to international students in their first semester who are concurrently enrolled in ESL coursework.

This online course will acquaint students with the different sources of information in the library. Students will learn the basic concepts and skills required to locate and manage information relevant to their academic, professional and personal goals. Students will also learn to develop strategies to locate information on a given topic. Students will practice techniques to adapt to rapidly changing technology, and to become insightful users of information in a variety of formats and subject areas. The course is designed especially for freshmen and sophomore students.

This course provides students with information about what is expected academically of a college student. Students practice a variety of techniques to increase confidence and to develop college-level study skills. Emphasizing individual learning styles, effective study habits, time management skills and reducing test-taking anxiety. Each student will create a study plan reflecting their specific learning needs. The course is designed especially for freshmen and sophomore students.

This course is designed to empower students to be active learners and to provide them with an intensive orientation to college life. Students will explore campus resources and activities. Students also will work individually and in collaborative learning groups on meaningful academic projects that encourage critical thinking and build essential study, computer and library skills. The course will also contain several activities to help students get to know one another and to better understand their roles as adults in today’s society. Required of all new freshmen.

Builds skills in various components of employment search including, personal understanding through the MBTI or other personality profile program, completion of resume / vita, "selling" in any employment arrangement, networking with established professionals, interviewing, etc.