Applied Study Strategies (ACSC-61)

This lecture/lab course is designed for students interested in further developing and practicing their abilities in the areas of study skills and time management. Students enrolled in this course will gain a greater understanding of the learning process through guided practice and will be able to identify and use strategies that meet their preferred learning style. Students will practice and apply these strategies to their current credit courses to develop advanced proficiency as active learners. Additionally, students will receive support through individualized coaching sessions.

Format

• 14 weeks
• 2 sessions per week
• 50 minutes each session
• 28 contact hours each semester
• Study project is included in the curriculum
• 1 individual meeting w/ instructor

This course is best for students whose primary need is study skills, time management, academic organization; students who would benefit from a whole semester of study skills and strategies; students who would benefit from applying strategies to their credit courses. Students who exhibit challenges (or multiple) beyond study strategies (including but not limited to motivation, extensive procrastination, anxiety, executive functioning needs, etc.) should consider alternate support areas within and outside the university.