The course is designed as an entry-level, interdisciplinary seminar to help adult learners make the transition from the demands of work and family to those of college study. Readings will introduce students to a board range of disciplines within the liberal arts, providing exposure and tools helpful in their later choice of majors. Responsive to the specific needs and strengths of diverse adult learners, topics and assignment will help adults understand themselves from the perspectives of adult life stages, cultural differences and individual goals. Additionally , this seminar recognizes the important role of life experience as a resource for adult learning. The purpose of this course is to help students make a successful adjustment to college learning.
Classes meet once a week in small groups.
This course is open to all student but required of students taking ACF 96, ACF 97, or ACF 98. In addition, it introduces a career awareness and development component. Only four support seminar may be taken for graduation credit. Student may take only one IDS 190 at a time. This course introduces library resources and research strategies to equip students for in-depth pursuit of subject.