Courses

COAS-W111: Critical Inquiry

Critical Inquiry (COAS-W111) facilitates the acquisition of collegiate academic skills for first year students by applying strategies of critical thinking, independent learning, reading, and writing in relation to specific academic disciplines. Students must earn a grade of C or better to fulfill the reading requirement. 

• Credit: 3 semester credit hours
• Prerequisite: placement by exam
• Critical Inquiry is available fall, spring, and summer semesters

New Students: Reading Placement Information

IDIS-11000: Foundations for Success

Foundations for Success focuses on critical academic and personal skills necessary for success in college, career, and life. Emphasis is on confidence, motivation, self-management, communication, goals, leadership, and collaboration skills as they apply to the university environment. Through introspection, students focus on who they are, where they want to go, and how they will get there.

Link to Downing Assessment:
http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/downing/on_course/5e/resources.html

ENG-R150: Reading & Study Skills (for English as a Second Language students)

English R150 is a reading and study skills course for students whose first language is not English. Its purpose is to help students succeed in college. Topics emphasized include note taking, test taking, learning styles, textbook reading and comprehension, contextual vocabulary, and other appropriate study skills for active learning.