Academic Programs

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070

INTERNSHIP

Credits to be arranged

Internship proposals appropriate to a COL-prefix must be approved by the chairperson of the College Course Committee. For other details, see Internship Program, Section II.

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020

REFRESHER ALGEBRA

Two credit hours

This course provides remediation for those students lacking a thorough understanding of basic algebra.  This course may be repeated until the student passes the placement exam that is prerequisite to entry level mathematics courses. Credits are not applicable toward the minimum credit requirement for graduation.  The course is graded S/U.

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101

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE

Two credit hours

First-Year Experience is offered Fall semester to all students who are entering college for the first time. This two-credit course provides an important foundation for beginning the college experience and making a successful transition to college life. Students will work closely with the course instructor, establish appropriate and realistic academic and personal goals, become oriented to expectation of Baldwin-Wallace College and learn how to effectively utilize campus resources such as the career center, advising and an array of student services.

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115

CAREER DECISION-MAKING

One credit hours

Would you like to discover your true career path? Would you like to identify your natural skills and talents? If yes, College 115 is for you. This course leads students through three phases of the career development process: getting to know yourself, career exploration (learning more about your academic and career options), and career decision-making (crafting a plan to reach your career goals). Students will also be introduced to professional skills such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and networking. The course is graded S/U.

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123

APPLIED LEARNING SKILLS

One to two credit hours

There are three Applied Learning Skills courses:
(1) COL 123-A01, A02, B01 etc.
This is a one-credit hour Study Skills course open to anyone who would like to learn skills that empower students to become active, confident, independent, and successful college learners. Strategies such as managing time, marking texts, taking and using good notes, and preparing for and taking tests are emphasized. This class is graded S/U.
(2) COL 123-S01, Applied Learning Skills- EXCEL
This is a two-credit hour semester long course designed to help selected first-year students acquire and develop skills necessary for college success- study strategies, critical thinking and reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Permission from the instructor is required to take this S/U class.
(3) COL 123-S02, ASSIST
The ASSIST class is a one-credit hour course offered to students as an alternative to academic suspension. The focus of this course is to help students (1) assess self-management, motivation and personal learning styles, (2) investigate and adopt college-level study strategies and techniques, (3) become aware of and use campus resources to help establish the connection between college and career, and (4) develop attitude, behaviors, routines, and methods to organize life and become successful students. Permission of the instructor is required to take this S/U class.

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COL

163

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Two credit hours

COL

228

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Two credit hours

This course centers on the theoretical foundations of student development and personal growth, and serves as a preparatory course for leadership. It helps student leaders in their personal growth and aids them in becoming positive influences in the Baldwin-Wallace community. The course focuses on understanding the role of higher education, developing interpersonal and group skills, and integrating developmental and human relations theories with practical situations. It is a prerequisite for Resident Assistant and selected Course Assistant positions. The course is graded S/U.