TRIO 110 - Learning Strategies for College

Credits: 1-3
LEC hours per week: 3
Provides an overview of learning and motivation theories and methods that promote student success in the classroom. Empowers students to become active, responsible, and successful learners. Topics and techniques include: memory and learning, note taking, exam preparation and test anxiety, time management, goals clarification, learning style, concentration, self-awareness, financial literacy, and personal responsibility. Upon completion, students will demonstrate a clear understanding of the strategies required to meet their life goals. Formerly: PSY 100 and CE 110.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in at least one pre-college college-level course.
Course Outcomes:

Analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources to identify learning strategies and apply concepts in this class and other classes.
Identify and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses to develop personal success plans for college.
Identify and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses to develop personal success plans for employment and other areas of life.
Manage the academic demands of college classes independently.

Course Topics:

Personal responsibility
Self-management
Motivation
Effective study strategies
Financial literacy
Reading and writing strategies
Learning styles