5 courses with the subject CSS, 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.
CSS 110Academic Success I
The primary objective of this course is to develop cultural appreciation through critically reading articles with current event themes. The students read and react to current events by reading essays and presenting content using different modes. Students will use project based learning (PBL) tools to deeply explain topics by using verbal presentations, artwork, acting, letters to a public official, blogging, poetry, and more to explore their topic from many angles. This method is meant to help students initiate reading of academic content for a greater reason. Students will begin a portfolio of using different modes of communication. Prerequisites: Placement is based on prior academic achievement and the placement test.
The primary objective of this course is to develop argument in composition writing for students through spontaneous and directed writing exercises. Students will develop organization skills while being guided through the writing process. This course will include an emphasis on research skills, plagiarism rules and writing exercises to initiate a successful academic career. Students will present academic posters in a closed forum explaining their culminating research. Prerequisites: Placement is based on prior academic achievement and the placement test.
The primary objective of this course is to emphasize journal and reflection communication skills, public speaking, and critical thinking skills. This course uses case studies and short scenarios to initiate a successful academic career. During the course, students will grow in their ability to communicate and learn what it takes to become a successful college student. They will study leadership in depth and analyze the characteristics of leaders. Students will create a portfolio of writing samples to show growth in their writing stamina and in their critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: Completion of Academic Success I (CSS110) with the final grade of a C or better or placement based on instructor permission.
The primary objective of this course is to guide students through composition writing using APA or MLA format in the college context through spontaneous and directed writing exercises. The students are led through the research process for a final research paper. Students will present long term research in the form of posters in an open forum to a college audience. The course includes emphasis on communication skills in argumentative writing. Prerequisites: Completion of Academic Success I (CSS120) with the final grade of a C or better or placement based on instructor permission.
This 2 credit course is designed to assist students in developing strategies for success in college and in life. The goal of this course is to help students take charge of their lives through increased motivation, improved personal self-management, heightened self-awareness, and enhanced critical thinking to maximize learning. Certified Financial Planning Courses
