Critical Skills
This course will focus on concepts and strategies for academic success and critical thinking. We will explore models for developing skills that will aid in success in educational, career, and personal endeavors. This course will also focus on learning how to evaluate goals and on motivation for studying at Loyola and how to develop effective strategies for continued academic success. Students will participate in class discussions, class projects, and service projects that are particularly aimed at teaching each student a variety of skills that they will apply to academic areas, the university community, and other critical areas. Students will study critical thinking, societal pressures, problem solving, and personal issues that may affect college success.
Outcomes: This course will offer students a series of learning support, academic success skills and specialized advising; The skills for academic achievement and life-long learning are covered; Various aspects of transitional and other motivational issues that traditionally impede student success will also be explored; This course will also provide students with a framework where they will be able to set personal goals and develop strategies to succeed.
Outcomes: This course will offer students a series of learning support, academic success skills and specialized advising; The skills for academic achievement and life-long learning are covered; Various aspects of transitional and other motivational issues that traditionally impede student success will also be explored; This course will also provide students with a framework where they will be able to set personal goals and develop strategies to succeed.