Topics relate to the academic, social, economic, health, and interactional factors that influence collegiate success. While this course is open to all students, priority is given to Undeclared Major students. The course emphasizes self-assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, educational and vocational planning, orientation to college, and reality testing. A successful adaptation to the college is an overall goal of the course. The aim of the course is to enhance successful adaptation to college life through examination of research on topics relating to the academic, socioeconomic, and social issues that influence collegiate success.
All coursework is designed to increase students' abilities in critical thinking.