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HDEV 0092 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Student Success
Course Description: This course is an overview of the process of learning, memory, perception, language and thought applied to the college learning community. Special emphasis is placed upon the practical applications of these psychological principles for students. This course specifically provides an opportunity for the student to learn, practice and adopt strategies to support his/her success in college. Topics include: individual learning skills, self-monitoring, goal-setting, problem solving, critical thinking, stress management, time management, motivation, procrastination, test anxiety, memory, creativity, note-taking, reading college materials, college resources on campus and on the internet, communicating effectively, the importance of supportive relationships, career and academic planning, and the value of diversity. Emphasis is placed on the practical application, techniques, and strategies for each of these topics. This course supports students enrolling in other appropriate remediation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3201015212


Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.