ADAC100     LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE

1 sh

Designed to develop the learning styles, attitudes, and behavior of students with special academic needs.  The students will be instructed in listening skills, note taking, textbook reading, preparation for tests, use of time, solving problems, organizing study, critical and creative thinking for studying, and methods for converting short-term memory to long-term memory.

ADAC101     INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

3 sh

An introduction to the evolution and purposes of American higher education and the value of general education requirements.  Explores the psychosocial development of college students with a focus on self-awareness along multiple domains including academic skills, interpersonal relationships, career interests, and technological and communication skills.   Acquaints students with university resources, diversity issues, and the connection between student learning styles and college success.

ADAC105     PRINCIPLES AND DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE READING PROCESSES

2 sh

Presents strategies and techniques to enhance students' own abilities to learn from written materials, including both expository and narrative texts.  The development of students’ cognitive reading processes and vocabulary will be stressed.

Introduces students to the culture and mission of the university and its programs of study.  Explores the purpose of one's college education and provides students an opportunity to become engaged with an academic discipline of interest.  Through class discussions of readings and activities, students are engaged in active learning and the development of effective college study skills.   Co-curricular activities and a peer mentor component facilitate connections with fellow students and faculty in the university community.  Restricted to first semester, first year students Exploratory Studies students.

2 sh

Through an exploration of career development, thorough self-assessment, development of sound decision-making skills, and exploration of academic programs of study and the world of work, this course facilitates the ultimate declaration of an appropriate major and the first steps in navigating the career/life planning process.  Restricted to second and subsequent semester students.

1 sh

An overview of the mission, operation, and philosophy of Lock Haven University Tutorial Services. Students will be acquainted with the critical issues encountered in tutoring including, but not limited to, legal, multicultural, pedagogical, learning skills, learning styles, teaching styles and communication.