Academic Success & Opportunity Program

Academic Success and Opportunity Courses

Success in college and success after college depend upon a series of intangible skills and values, e.g., time and stress management, individual responsibility, leadership, ability to work in diverse problem-solving teams, love of learning, etc. These skills and values are cultivated in many parts of the Franklin College curriculum and in all of our academic departments. In addition, they are directly targeted for development in a series of classes.

Academic Success Courses

ASC 080 Academic Strategies for College I

1 credit hour**

Fall on demand Prereq: By placement Development of thinking, reading comprehension, and study skills essential to academic success in college. Includes instruction and practice in reading college-level texts, critical thinking, note taking, preparation for exams, and memory improvement to help college students become more active learners. Fee: $55 nonrefundable. Grade is factored into semester and cumulative GPAs. **Note: Course credit does not count toward the minimum 120 semester hours for graduation.

ASC 082 Quantitative Reasoning Support

0 credit hours**

Fall Prereq: By placement Students will receive further instruction and practice in using quantitative approaches and mathematical tools for understanding the world, thinking critically about quantitative and logical information, and for making informed decisions about issues in everyday life. **Note: Course credit does not count toward the minimum 120 semester hours for graduation.

ASC 085 Academic Strategies for College II

1 credit hour**

Fall and Spring on demand Prereq: Consent of instructor or by placement This course is designed to help students identify issues that may affect academic success, develop a plan of action to ensure future academic success, and increase personal responsibility and self-management. Grade is factored into semester and cumulative GPAs. **Note: Course credit does not count toward the minimum 120 semester hours for graduation.

Academic Opportunity Courses

COR 003 Student Leadership

1 credit hour

May be offered fall and spring Prereq: Consent of instructor An examination of the various skills utilized in student leadership positions. Topics may include planning and organization, communication, budgeting, legal aspects of student organizations, and organizational and leadership styles. Unless by special arrangement, may not be repeated for credit for the same activity. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Activity credit.

COR 010 Career Planning

1 credit hour

On demand Prereq: consent of instructor This course exposes students to essential steps in designing a career plan. This course is divided into three broad sections. First is self-assessment so that students gain an understanding of how their skills, interests, work values, and personalities lead to career interests. Second, based on self-assessment, the student will identify career options and learn vocational research techniques. Third, students will learn the basics of internship and career search skills such as résumé and cover letter writing, networking and interviewing. This course will emphasize preparation for gaining work experience via internships, cooperative study, and seasonal employment. First-year student and sophomore enrollment preferred. Graded on a pass/fail basis.