Interdisciplinary Studies

Strategies for Success is designed to increase the student's success in college through understanding of how information is acquired, processed and learned. The course will focus on assisting the student in developing practical study skills, learning strategies, and resilience building techniques to enhance academic success. Emphasis will be given to investigation of student's individual learning with analysis of strengths and obstacles. Topics in this course include metacognition, learning reflection, anxiety reduction, test taking, study techniques, learning styles, classroom interaction, fixed mindset, resilience building and personal self-analysis.

Students who complete the Successful Single Mother will obtain the knowledge to become confident parents and self-assured, goal-oriented women. The Successful Single Mother will provide tools for single mothers to set and meet goals that matter to them (be they related to academics, parenting, health & wellness, etc.) The class will also provide opportunities to review and understand the institutional oppression of single mothers in an effort to help students unlearn stereotypes and carry themselves with confidence. In addition to gaining valuable life skills and access to resources in the community, students in this class will also build camaraderie and support with their peers by sharing goals with one another and participating in CSM Single Parent Success/Mothers Living & Learning events.