2017-2018 Academic Catalog

Apr 19, 2024

2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HS 120 - Special Topics

Courses listed as “Special Topics” are in a pilot phase or are known to be one-time offerings. Special Topics courses can vary by semester.

Fall 2017 Topic: Introduction to Higher Education

Students in this course will examine higher education from a range of perspectives, including news coverage of national trends regarding colleges and universities, contemporary and historical views on issues affecting the college experience, and personal experiences and insights of students, staff and faculty. Readings, campus event attendance, and reflective assignments focusing on the experience of college are meant to provide ways for first generation students to understand their own relationship to the University and its various communities, to higher education in general, and to their own goals and aspirations. Throughout, the class will provide opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and peer-to-peer learning centered on practical strategies for academic success in the first year of college and beyond. May be repeatable for credit.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Fall 2017

Placement Guidelines
The course will NOT be visible on the regular grid. Students will be notified of the class via first-year advising and given the CRN in order to register.