Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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OR 1911 - Pathways to Academic Student Success

1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 0 credits
Course Description
This course is designed to help students who are placed on academic probation develop the necessary skills such as time management, study skills, goal setting, motivation, and others to become independent learners and successful MSOE students. Through discussion, weekly tutoring, regular meetings with their instructor, and other activities, students will learn to take responsibility for their own learning. (prereq: none) 
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Develop and apply the learning strategies necessary for academic success
  • View learning as a process that can be planned and monitored
  • Learn to develop accountability to self and others for their learning process
  • Recognize the academic and non-academic reasons that impede their progress
  • Know what supports are available to aid in their academic success

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • Academic plan, self-assessment, and transition issues (1 class)
  • Tutoring and study environment (1 class)
  • Approaching your professor (1 class)
  • Time management (1 class)
  • Wellness issues (1 class)
  • Goal setting (2 classes)
  • Learning styles (1 class)
  • Counseling issues (1 class)
  • Career choice opportunities (1 class)

Coordinator
Cynthia Kotlarek



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