SLS 1107 - Achieving Academic Success

1 credit
This course is designed for students who have not succeeded in their academic studies and are on academic dismissal and suspension. It provides the essential skills needed to become a competent and motivated student. Students will learn to prioritize their time, develop memory and thinking skills, take meaningful notes during lectures and assigned readings, develop strategies for taking various types of tests, and improve both written and oral communication skills. In addition, the course will promote self-esteem and a desire to succeed, not only in their academic performance, but in their personal and professional lives.