Foundations of Academic Success Strategies

3 credits

Enrollment in this three-credit, half semester, course is by invitation only, after academic review by the MCAS Deans. (Students cannot enroll in this course directly.) The course surveys a variety of strategies proven to increase academic success at the college level. Students will explore active learning strategies, the use of metacognition and other executive functioning processes to maximize academic outcomes. At the completion of this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their own academic growth.