Student Development Skills

SDS 096*    3 credits
Keys to College Success
An intensive college orientation class to help students increase academic, professional and personal success in college and life.

SDS 101    5 credits
Study Skills
Course covers college-level study skills, including time management, goal setting, classroom etiquette, learning styles, math study skills, note-taking, textbook reading and comprehension, exam preparation and test taking, basic research skills, and basic presentation skills. Prerequisites: Compass score writing placement in ENGL 090 or above.

SDS 104    3 credits
Stress Management
Understanding of the nature of stress, principles of stress management and strategies for “creating, rejuvenating, and sustaining” a healthy, balanced life style. Through lecture and experiential learning, students will learn to reduce anxiety around tests, homework, relationships and more. Prerequisite: ENGL 097.

SDS 105    3 credits
Effective Leadership
Designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. Integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films and contemporary readings on leadership. Prerequisite: appropriate assessment score. College-level reading and writing skills recommended.

SDS 106    3 credits
Career and Life Planning
An opportunity to explore career options that best fit with student’s personality, interests, abilities and values. Emphasis is on personal assessment. Prerequisite: placement in English 097 strongly advised.

SDS 107    1 credit
College Navigation Skills 1
Introduces techniques, strategies and information fundamental for students to navigate in the college environment. Includes content in goal setting, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving, time management and stress management. Prerequisites: may require instructor permission.

SDS 108    1 credit
College Navigation Skills 2
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. Prerequisites: may require instructor permission.

SDS 109    1 credit
College Navigation Skills 3
Introduces career development techniques, strategies and information fundamental to prepare students to be successful in a professional environment. Includes content in resume writing, interview tips, career exploration, securing internships and the creation of an individualized portfolio. Prerequisites: may require instructor permission.

SDS 110    2 credits
Critical Thinking
Learning styles, holistic thinking, logic and problem solving will help students develop new thinking strategies and patterns. Prerequisites: placement in ENGL 097 strongly recommended.

 *This class is not eligible for financial aid. For more information contact the financial aid office at 509.682.6810.