GEN/201: Foundations for University Success
Course Information
Credits
3.0
Description
This course transitions students through the foundations of study at University of Phoenix. Students
develop personal strategies for achieving educational goals and develop skills in critical thinking,
collaboration, and communication.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
1.1 Examine motivations for enrolling in and completing college.
1.2 Identify resources that promote academic and professional success.
1.3 Identify the importance of responsible borrowing.
2.1 Identify appropriate organization and time management skills.
2.2 Examine effective skills, habits, and solutions for student success.
3.1 Identify appropriate methods for successful academic communication.
3.2 Examine the steps of the college writing process.
3.3 Define plagiarism.
4.1 Identify and evaluate academic sources.
5.1 Create an action plan for academic and career success.
Materials
Textbook
Student success for University of Phoenix. (2019). McGraw-Hill.
Tools
McGraw-Hill Connect®
Copyright 2019 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Syllabus
GEN/201 v10
Page 2 of 3
Schedule Overview
Note: Assignments are due day 7 unless indicated otherwise. Discussion Boards: initial post due day 3
and two required responses due day 7.
Wk and Topic Activities Assignments and Points
Wk 1 –
Preparing for
Success
Week 1 Overview and Review
Success Prep Inventory
Motivation<for<Enrolling<in College
(3 pages)
Benefits of Attending College (3
pages)
