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Foundations Of University Studies –
gen195
(3 credits)
The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Academic Success
- Differentiate between academic and casual communication.
- Identify university resources required for student success.
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Personal Responsibility
Recognize the importance of personal responsibility.
Evaluate goals using SMART criteria.
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Collaboration
- Describe methods of collaboration.
- Describe various learning styles.
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Academic Reading Strategies
- Explain effective textbook reading.
- Recognize strategies for improving reading comprehension.
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Academic Writing
- Demonstrate the key elements of the writing process.
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Effective Study Habits
- Identify effective study strategies and techniques.
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Critical Thinking
- Identify the process of critical thinking.
- Examine ethics issues.
- Identify personal bias and emotion.
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Information Utilization
- Perform research in the University Library.
- Evaluate sources of information.
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Communication
- Construct an academic paragraph.
- Create a short presentation.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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