1. Strategies for College Success. Strategies for College Success: An Overview. The Importance of Education. Taking Responsibility for Your Education. Getting the Most out of Every Class. 2. Human Behavior.
The Importance of Understanding Human Behavior: An Overview. Influences on Human Behavior. Personality Development and Human Behavior. Personality Development, Behavior, and School. Self-Image and Self-Esteem: An Overview. Effects of Success and Failure on Achievement. Motivation and Achievement. 3.
Common Concerns of the Adult College Student. "Adult" and "Traditional Age" Students. The Great Balancing Act. Barriers and Deterrents Facing Adult Students. Methods for Overcoming Deterrents. Professionalism and Preparing for the Workplace. 4. Learning Strategies.
Functions of the Brain and Body in Learning. Active Learning. Learning Styles and Type Preferences. Active Learning. Successful Skills for Learning. Technology in the Classroom. 5. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Critical and Creative Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Using Professional Resources. 6. Legal and Ethical Issues in the Academic Environment. Legal and Ethical Issues: Overview. Legal Issues: Harassment and Discrimination.
Ethical Issues: Academic Honesty. Conflict Resolution. 7. Nutrition and Fitness Strategies for the Successful Student. Nutrition and Fitness: An Overview. Nutrition: A Key Factor in Health and Energy Level. Sleep: An Essential Activity for the Successful Student. Exercise: Strategies for Avoiding Fatigue and Optimizing Energy.
8. Financial Considerations for School Success. Finances and College. Financial Resources for College. Major Purchases and Buying Insurance. Planning Finances beyond College. 9. Information Literacy for the Twenty-First Century.
Information Literacy in the Twenty-First Century: An Overview. Library Resources: The Basics. The Internet: Broadening the Resource Pool. Conducting Research: Strategies and Issues. 10. Communication Skills for Student Success. Importance of Communication: An Overview. Effective Verbal Communication.
Effective Written Communication. Tools to Assist with Writing. Technology and Written Communication.