ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies

Helps students make a successful transition into and through college. Combines reading, thinking, and study strategies with personal skills needed for success in community college courses. Study strategies include organizing time and materials, reading and studying academic materials, and using critical thinking skills. Personal skills include taking personal responsibility, strengthening motivation, self management, understanding college customs, and self advocacy. Students are not permitted to enroll in both ALS 100 and ALS 110.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Placement into ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply the CORE (Collect, Organize, Rehearse, and Evaluate) Learning System to college-level course work. Recognize how personal choices determine success. Engage with peers and college resources in support of educational goals.