ITDS-1051 Introduction to the College Experience
This five-week, self-directed course equips students who have limited college experience with strategies that will help them successfully navigate critical elements of their chosen GPS program, including important MVNU policies, procedures, and resources. It also provides a basic introduction to online learning at MVNU, navigation and use of MVNU’s learning management system, general research skills and appropriate use of library resources, use of current APA formatting and style guidelines, effective college-level writing skills, and techniques for avoiding plagiarism. This course will also explore the value of a liberal arts education, general characteristics of the adult learner, critical thinking and active reading skills, effective time management skills, and the academic support and career development services available to non-traditional undergraduate MVNU students.