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 | College Transfer Success | 2/1 |
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: none