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ACA

9 courses with the subject ACA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ACA 085Improving Study Skills1

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 the techniques learned to improve performance in college-level classes.

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 090Study Skills3

This course is intended for those who placed into credit- level course work but who are not maintaining satisfac- tory academic progress toward meeting program goals. Topics include study skills, note taking, learning styles and strategies, test taking, goal setting, and self-assess- ment skills. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals.

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2003-2004
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 111College Student Success1

This course introduces the college’s physical, academic, and social environment and promotes the personal de- velopment essential for success. Topics include campus facilities and resources; policies, procedures, and pro- grams; 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 envi- ronment to meet their educational objectives.

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 115Success & Study Skills

This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills necessary to achieve educa

Subject
ACA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
ACA 118College Study Skills2

This course covers skills and strategies designed to im- prove study behaviors. Topics include time manage- ment, note taking, test taking, memory techniques, ac- tive reading strategies, critical thinking, communica- tion skills, learning styles, and other strategies for effec- tive learning. Upon completion, students should be able to apply appropriate study strategies and tech- niques to the development of an effective study plan.

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 120Career Assessment1

This course provides the information and strategies nec- essary to develop clear personal, academic, and profes- sional goals. Topics include personality styles, goal set- ting, various college curricula, career choices, and cam- pus leadership development. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to clearly state their personal, aca- demic, and professional goals and have a feasible plan of action to achieve those goals.

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 121Managing a Team1

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

Subject
ACA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2013-2014
Source
mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
ACA 122Transfer & Career Success

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Subject
ACA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com
ACA 220Professional Transition

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Subject
ACA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

Source: McDowell Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61