ACES 100 - Achieving Career and Education Success

3 Credits
This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students develop effective relationship, teamwork and communication skills. The course also orients students to the University culture, expectations, and resources.

Note: This course is required for all new undergraduate students, except transfer students with 30 or more transferable semester credits.
Course Learning Outcomes:

Apply personal strengths and skills toward academic and professional success.
Research and confirm a major and/or potential career path.
Employ academic skills and techniques to meet educational and career goals.
Develop effective relationship, teamwork and communication skills for diverse workplaces and academic environments.
Identify key components of university culture as well as the location and value of campus resources.
Evaluate the credibility of various sources.