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Introduction To University Studies –
us101
(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 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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The University of Phoenix Experience
- Describe the University of Phoenix classroom expectations.
- Identify classroom resources required for student success.
- Describe the University Learning Goals.
- Describe academic skills their application to professional development.
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Effective Goal Setting
- Evaluate goals using SMART criteria.
- Identify personal and career goals using learned strategies.
- Identify strategies for time and stress management.
- Identify strategies for balancing academic expectations and personal or professional responsibilities.
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Effective Study Habits
- Identify effective study strategies and techniques.
- Describe how various learning styles might affect study habits, and vice versa.
- Identify your personal learning style.
- Describe effective learning strategies for an online learning environment.
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Reading and Comprehension Strategies
- Explain effective textbook reading.
- Describe the purpose of primary source material.
- Recognize strategies for improving reading comprehension.
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Introduction to Academic Writing
- Demonstrate the key elements of the writing process.
- Differentiate between academic and casual communication.
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University Library and Resources
- Explain effective use of the library and other University resources.
- Identify support options offered by the University.
- Evaluate sources of information for reliability and credibility.
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Academic Integrity
- Recognize the importance of personal and professional responsibility.
- Identify personal bias and emotion.
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Critical Thinking
- Identify the process of critical thinking.
- Identify personal bias and emotion.
- Describe the role of ethics in critical thinking.
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Academic and Career Planning
- Explain the long term results and value of higher education.
- Develop a personal plan that outlines your academic and career future.
- 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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