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ACED 0750: Student Success
Effective date
January 2017
Department
Access to Careers & Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course assists the student to gain skills that will support their success in post-secondary settings. Students will develop both self-management and interpersonal skills. This includes time management, organizational skills and effective communication for working with others.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Completion of English 9.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- None
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 48
Total Hours: 48
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 48
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
Students will be expected to work individually, in small groups and as a whole class to complete the course curriculum. Some reading assignments will be done out of class.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Time management evaluation, presentation using a communication concept, reflective journaling |
|
Participation |
50 |
assessments, attendance, group activities |
Course topics
- College orientation SCALE (Skills for Career and Life Effectiveness) Assessment Organizational Skills Time Management Self-Management Presentation Skills Effective communication for school and work
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.