LEARNING SKILLS COURSES (LS)

LS 099 LEARNING SKILLS LABORATORY. (3)
Development and/or improvement of academic skills in writing, reading, comprehension and computation. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment and goal setting, learning strategies, test preparation and test taking strategies. It is designed to use a computer laboratory, but also involves one-on-one teacher contact and peer tutoring. This course cannot be used to satisfy any graduation requirements.

LS 101-102 ACADEMIC SUPPORT LABORATORY. (6)
Development and/or improvement of academic skills in writing, reading, comprehension and computation. This class is beneficial for the beginning college student but is critical for students who have experienced difficulty with their academic progress. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment and goal setting, learning strategies, test preparation and test taking strategies. It is designed to use a computer laboratory, but also involves one-on-one teacher contact and peer tutoring. These courses cannot be used to satisfy any graduation requirements.
 

UNIVERSITY COURSES (UN)

UN 101 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE LIFE. (1)
Required of all freshmen and freshman transfers.
A series of freshman seminars focusing on a variety of topics: Professor-student relationships, the development of critical thinking and study skills, strategies to improve academic survival, time management, stress management, and assertiveness.

UN 201 CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP. (1-3)
The focus of this course is the exploration of career options for students wishing to experience the day to day functions of a professional working in a particular career field.  Students must be supervised on site and under the direction of a faculty member, and record at least 45 hours of dedicated experience for each one (1) hour of credit.

UN 301 JUNIOR SEMINAR. (1)
This course is designed to help students begin preparation for their lives after graduation, whether they enter the workplace immediately or move on to graduate or professional schools. Topics will include letters of application, interviews, developing a placement file, legal aspects of being a working professional, and career options.

UN 390 STUDY ABROAD. (6 - 18)
This course serves as an administrative placeholder for students attending study abroad programs sponsored by other universities or co-sponsored by MUW as part of a consortium agreement. This course will also facilitate such administrative actions as the application of financial aid. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a grade of “NC”.