5 courses with the subject ACEX, 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.
ACEX 101Foundations for Academic Success Credits: 33
Provides an extended orientation to the academic expectations and demands of Higher Education. Introduction to Higher Education lead to a systematic exploration of values, beliefs, and skills that assist in becoming successful in academic endeavors. Students examine the factors which impact their learning, select relevant methods for deepening their learning and thinking processes, and develop self-regulation strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their efforts. Skill development in learning strategies, reading, writing, and critical thinking are stressed.
A systematic exploration of the values, beliefs, and skills that assist in becoming successful in the communities to which one belongs and to society in general. Topics include leadership theory, community identification, career development, and service learning. Self-assessment, diversity, and character development are addressed as subtopics.
ACEX 103Introduction to Exploratory Studies Credits: 33
This course engages students in transitioning to an appropriate major through active exploration of occupational and educational opportunities. By participating in experiential activities, students will practice critical thinking, improve their self-knowledge, and construct conceptual frameworks during the process of selecting a major. Students will formally assess their personal characteristics, research possible major choices, and examine associated programs of study.
ACEX 120Academic Literacies for the 21st Century Credits: 33
This course helps you learn academic literacies across disciplines. These literacies include professional and digital/media literacies that encompass understanding how to manage and respond to electronic communication, developing competency in navigating the various features of your course management systems, and utilizing syllabi to develop success strategies. You will also learn disciplinary literacies designed to help you deeply interact with academic textbooks and scholarly texts across disciplines. Finally, you will learn about information literacy and practices to help you begin a research project in your field of choice. Throughout all these learning activities, you will practice critical reasoning by applying strategies to a range of academic texts and in courses you are currently taking.
ACEX 210Writing Tutoring Theory & Praxis Credits: 33
This course provides an opportunity to learn writing center theory and tutoring strategies along with practical applications for improving one’s own writing. Students learn about writing across disciplines, how to give writing feedback to a peer, and collaboration strategies for helping writers to meet their goals. Writing assignments and discussions explore the writing process and writing center and composition research. This course also involves field experiences where students will grow in their writing abilities and in their perspectives concerning writing tutoring.
