Recommended Courses

University 1: An Introduction to the University

University 1 presents strategies for keeping ahead academically, managing time effectively, and graduating on schedule. The course helps build self-confidence and an enhanced ability to set goals and explore career options. It is designed to expand intellectual horizons and acquire the necessary tools for future success by providing structures and activities that illustrate the relationship between psychological, sociological, and physiological processes.  Learn more about University 1.

University 20: Academic Learning Studies

University 20 focuses on learning and applying effective study habits in a seminar class setting.  This course is targeted to students who are interested in establishing successful study habits with topics covered such as time management, goal setting, note taking, test taking and academic accountability.  This 3-unit course is often counted towards graduation elective units.

Linguistics 40T: Academic Reading Strategies

Linguistics 40T is a skill-building course that will focus on critical thinking skills such as lecture note-taking and listening skills, building a broader academic vocabulary, and reading strategies for college. (This class will be change to Linguistics 5 starting in the Fall 2006 semester.)