ACES 130 - Information Literacy and Student Success

3 Credits
This foundational course equips students with the critical inquiry, self-management, and professional readiness skills essential for thriving in higher education and the modern workplace. Students will improve information literacy by cultivating critical reading and thinking skills and mastering strategies to analyze, question, and interpret college-level materials, alongside learning to evaluate the credibility and bias of information sources. A central focus is on personal development and academic mastery.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Employ critical reading strategies to analyze, question, and interpret college-level content.
Apply critical thinking skills to develop informed perspectives.
Evaluate the credibility and bias of various information sources.
Identify personal strengths and academic skills.
Explore potential majors and/or career paths aligned with personal interests and skills.
Develop effective teamwork skills suitable for diverse academic environments.
Identify specific campus and digital resources to support success.
Utilize appropriate technology in an ethical manner to optimize student experience.
Understand purpose and value of using American Psychological Association (APA) Style standards for academic and professional writing.