SCC Course Catalog

Academic Related (ACA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ACA	85	Improving Study Skills	2/1

This course is designed to improve academic study skills and introduce resources that will complement developmental courses and engender success in college-level courses. Topics include basic study skills, memory techniques, note-taking strategies, test-taking techniques, library skills, personal improvement strategies, goal-setting, and learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply techniques learned to improve performance in college-level classes.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ACA	111	College Student Success	1/1

This course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college environment to meet their educational objectives.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ACA	121	Managing a Team	1/1

This course focuses on the process of the individual with an awareness of the reality in the collective teamwork approach for the workplace emphasizing process-orientation. Topics include how teams work, team effectiveness, team-building techniques, positive thinking, and leadership principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how teamwork strengthens ownership, involvement, and responsibility in the workplace.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
ACA	122	Transfer & Career Success	2/1

This course introduces students to career and transfer opportunities while building skills for academic success, career exploration, and transfer reparation, ensuring readiness for success in community college and beyond. Topics include transfer agreements with public and independent institutions, programs and processes that facilitate transfer, and transfer tools and resources; career topics include career exploration and information and skills such as resume writing, portfolio development, and professional communication. Upon completion, students will be able to identify the community college program that matches their transfer and career goals, navigate transfer policies and processes, use Transfer Guides, develop an academic plan for future success, and identify professional application materials.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none