COUN 10 - INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE STUDY SKILLS

    Recent Professors
    V. Marquez, E. Garcia, M. O'Rourke, J. Valdez, N. Leos, J. Plaza-Uriostegui, M. Wolfe, M. Mendoza and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This comprehensive course is designed to cultivate the holistic student in developing effective academic study skills and critical thinking strategies necessary to reach desired educational goals. Topics surveyed include various educational learning theories; successful interpersonal communication techniques, sensitivity to diverse populations and examination of individual morals and values. Keystone to this course, students learn academic survival strategies such as principles of memory and learning, motivation and concentration, effective note-taking, textbook study methods, efficient time management and test-taking/test anxiety reduction. Emphasis is given to personal growth and development with academic, interpersonal, and professional success.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–2:15pm, Mon Fri 7:30am–9:20am, Tue Thu 12:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:30am