Course Offerings

USTD 027 -Individualized Study Contract

Designed for the student who needs to work on an independent basis under the direction of a study specialist in order to improve skills such as handwriting or spelling. May be repeated. Units awarded are not applicable to a baccalaureate degree. Graded credit/no credit. (1-2 units)

USTD 100 -First Year Seminar

Introduction to the university's history and its mission to enhance the intellectual, cultural and personal development of each student. Application of the First-Year Student Success principles which include: developing academic and intellectual competence; establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; developing personal identity; deciding on a major, career and lifestyle; maintaining personal health and wellness; developing an integrated multicultural philosophy of life. Students will develop necessary academic and practical skills through use of university support facilities; learning campus policies and procedures; strengthening study skills; understanding the community service learning concept; and developing responsible academic and personal attitudes for student success. Graded A, B, C/no credit.

A. Freshman Seminar. May be taken only by new freshman students during their first term of attendance. May not be repeated for credit. (2 units)

B. Transfer Student Seminar. May be taken only by transfer students during their first term of attendance. May not be repeated for credit. (2 units)

USDT 200 - Sophomore Year Success Seminar

Learn to maximize use of university resources, prepare for postbaccalaureate work and facilitate graduation. Explores the subject matter of university success and overcoming the challenged of career and life decision adjustments. Graded A, B, C/ No Credit (2 units)

Video from students enrolled in USTD 200 Fall 2011