20 courses with the subject UNIV, 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.
UNIV 110Self Defense & Empowerment2
An introduction to basic self-defense skills, escape and avoidance strategies, defensive techniques, and simulated attacks. The course explores violence prevention, victim-abuse community services, examines rape culture and inquires as to why we need to teach women and men a means to protect themselves rather than eliminating a culture that tolerates sexual harassment and assault. Furthermore, we discuss behaviors that promote this culture and look at ways to eliminate them. Basic fitness principles, including strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness are discussed as they relate to the student’s ability to practice and perform self-defense skills. Grading is S/U. Every year.
Serves as a space to build skills and examine what it means to care for ourselves and our communities. Topics include the dimensions of wellness, applying popular and scientific health and wellness information to practice, mutual aid, and an overview of diverse self and community care topics. Skills include setting goals and documenting behavior change, practicing strategies to integrate the dimensions of wellness at the individual and community levels, and navigating campus resources. Through practice, class discussions, activities, lectures, and assigned course materials, students will understand what it takes to cultivate self and community care. Grading is S/U. Every year.
This course is designed for first-semester student-athletes at UNC Asheville. It ensures that all student-athletes receive education on the NCAA-required core guarantees at UNC Asheville. Topics include mental health, belonging, career preparation, strength and conditioning, academic support services, sexual violence prevention, transfer requirements, nutrition, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, and drug and alcohol safety. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Fall and Spring.
Students will explore majors and careers that align with their personality, interests, values, work preferences, and skills. The course incorporates reflective activities to help students consider future career paths and explore career options. Students in this course will complete self-assessments and take active steps to explore potential future options through online exploration, informational interviews, job shadowing, mentoring experiences, experiential learning, and creating action steps to accomplish goals. This course is designed for students who have not yet declared a major. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. See Career Center.
Discussion of topics related to academic success and the challenges that might impede a student’s path to graduation. Students will reflect on their own educational history, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and work on strategies and skills to help improve academic performance and their overall educational experience. Grading is S/U. Fall and Spring.
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
UNIV 205Foundations of Outdoor Leadership Training Program2
Students will learn foundational skills to enable them to be leaders in outdoor settings. Topics include, but are not limited to; leadership theory and effective communication, history of outdoor education, fundamentals of camping and backpacking as informed by Leave No Trace ethics, wilderness medicine, and wilderness risk management best practices. Field experiences build on classroom learning, and require unconventional class times including nights, weekends, and multi-day outings. Additional course fee required.
UNIV 210Applications of Outdoor Leadership Training Program2
Students build upon the foundational skills from LA 205 that will enable them to assist in leadership of more advanced outdoor recreation settings. Topics include, but are not limited to; applied leadership theory in technical sports, advanced leadership and group management, introductory and intermediate rock climbing, introductory and intermediate whitewater kayaking, and advanced wilderness medicine and risk management. Field experiences build on classroom learning, and require unconventional class times including nights, weekends, and multi-day outings. Additional course fee required.
LA 205 or permission of instructor. Students are recommended to take LA 210 the semester after completing LA 205. Spring.
UNIV 220NCAA Required Second-Year Resources1
This course is designed for sophomore student-athletes and builds upon prior education related to NCAA-required core guarantees. Content is tailored to students’ stage of college and includes topics such as mental health, belonging, career preparation, strength and conditioning, academic support services, sexual violence prevention, transfer requirements, nutrition, NIL opportunities, and drug and alcohol safety. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
Students in this course will learn how to successfully find, apply, and interview for an internship. Topics in this course include identifying quality internships, resume and cover letter building, LinkedIn, networking strategies, interviewing, informational interviews, best practices for standing out throughout the application process, and being successful in an internship once you have the offer. Assignments in this course are designed to take students through the steps of applying for internships and building their professional network. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. See Career Center.
Students in this class will learn how to make new connections to build their professional network, and how to leverage their network for future growth and opportunities. This course is designed to help students gain confidence in their networking skills and equip them with tools and strategies to help their networking efforts be more effective. Additionally, students will learn more about the impact that networking has on personal development and the current job market. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. See Career Center.
UNIV 250Discovering and Developing Grit and Perseverance2
Provides an introduction to the science related to grit, well-being, and the positive aspects of human experience. Students will gain an understanding of what makes wellbeing, and how to build the enabling conditions of a life worth living. They will explore the concepts (biological, psychological, social, emotional), the research behind those concepts, and evidence-based experiential activities that enhance well-being. Students will engage in a detailed analysis and evidence-based positivity change process utilizing validated questionnaires along with positive psychology and wellbeing enhancing activities. Grading is S/U. Summer or Fall.
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
UNIV 305Advanced Foundations of Outdoor Leadership2
Students improve upon leadership and backcountry skills as they mentor the LA 205 class. Students work independently to further develop the skills, judgement, and decision-making necessary to plan and facilitate hiking, backpacking, and camping trips, including the planning of field experience logistics, equipment, food, appropriate routes, risk management plans, and land use permits. The course requires field experiences, and some unconventional class times including nights, weekends, and multi-day outings.
UNIV 310Advanced Applications of Outdoor Leadership2
Students will mentor the UNIV 210 class, while further developing their technical skills and leadership necessary to facilitate whitewater kayaking or rock climbing trips. Students will increase their experience and judgement in technical adventure sports while practicing advanced group management, risk management, navigation skills, and advanced bio-mechanics necessary for group expeditions. The course requires field experiences, and some unconventional class times including nights, weekends, and multi-day outings.
This course is designed for junior student-athletes and builds upon prior education related to NCAA-required core guarantees. Content is tailored to students’ stage of college and includes topics such as mental health, belonging, career preparation, strength and conditioning, academic support services, sexual violence prevention, transfer requirements, nutrition, NIL opportunities, and drug and alcohol safety. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Students will learn how to transition to life after college. Topics include, but are not limited to, salary negotiation, navigating workplace politics, business acumen, asking and receiving feedback, advocating for yourself, and taking ownership of professional development. Students who are within a year of graduation may enroll in this class. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. See Career Center.
This course is designed for graduating student-athletes and provides education on NCAA-required core guarantees as they relate to the transition out of college life. Topics include mental health, financial literacy, career preparation, strength and conditioning, academic support services, sexual violence prevention, nutrition, NIL opportunities, and drug and alcohol safety. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
Subject
UNIV
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
