SDS 108: College Navigation Skills II

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Class Program

Student Development Skills

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091308

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduces student development techniques, strategies and information fundamental for students to navigate in the college environment. Includes content in financial decision-making strategies, creating a financial plan for higher education, college paper writing requirements, understanding self awareness and motivation as tools for college success .

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

CAMP Enrollment

Course Learning Outcomes

Exercise financial responsibility by managing personal bank accounts and understanding the risks and benefits of using credit.

Explore resources pertaining to financing a college education by making a personal budget, filling out a FAFSA application, and conducting research on scholarships and student loan opportunities.

Use library resources for research and apply the principles of how to use citations and bibliographies for writing college papers.

Apply inner motivation, understand self-awareness and be able to perceive others’ emotional cues in various social settings.

Core Topics

Personal Banking & Credit Cards
FAFSA/ Student Loans & Scholarships
Library Resources
Principles of Research for Writing College Papers
Self Motivation/ Self Awareness/ Emotional Intelligence