Yavapai College : Student Success Skills

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Tools:

Our student development courses (STU) can promote your success as a student. Links to skill building websites are listed below. See your academic advisor for more information on the resources available to help you achieve your goals.

Success Courses focus you on

study skills improvement
improving your outlook and attitude about yourself and your education
making the adjustment to academic life
career planning and decisions
enhancing communication with college personnel
safety and health issues

STU150: College Success Skills
(3 Credits) Strategies and techniques to maximize academic performance. Skill development in analytical and critical thinking, research skills, memory enhancement and observing, recording and reviewing academic information. Recommended for students seeking to improve their current level of academic success.

STU110: Career Directions
(1 Credit) Exploration of the career planning and decision process. Recommendation for students with undecided majors or individuals wanting to make a career change.

STU111: Career and Life Planning
(2 Credits) Exploration of the career decision-making processes, including personal assessment, career exploration and goal setting. Emphasis on developing career planning strategies. Introduction to job search techniques. Preparedness recommendations: skills assessment into ENG 100 or higher.