Learning Experiences for Academic Progress (LEAP) Courses

FST 100 (1) Freshman Studies Seminar I

This course focuses on time management skills, reading skills, logical organization, note-taking, note rewriting, test-preparation, test-taking, and self-evaluation skills. Students will learn to use Excel to track grades and to use a time management system in order to strategize time use and to develop efficient work habits. Students also work on summary writing, outlining, logical organization of ideas, and critical commentary. Finally, students will engage in a variety of exercises designed to train them in both categorizing and unpacking ideas.

FST 101 (2): Freshman Studies Seminar II

This course focuses on active reading techniques, critical thinking questions, and applied work in critical thinking. Students will also use critical thinking skills and standardized research tools for self-exploration and career selection.