Course Description
This course is designed as an introduction to college for students entering the Fresh Start program. Its purpose is to prepare students to meet the demands of college, understand the expectations of instructors, develop social skills, and improve life management techniques in order to increase their success once they transition into regular TCC courses. Topics may include goal setting, time management, values identification, conflict management, problem solving, resource identification, self-advocacy skills; leveraging students cultural capital; setting and achieving goals; academic planning; self-care and stress management; cultivating mentor, peer and community relationships; communication; career exploration; financial education; connecting with college and community resources; critical thinking related to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and information literacy..
Components
Lecture
Credits
5
Last Updated
2023-06-05
CIP Code
98.0003 - Preparation for Training