OLS 110 - Learning Strategies for College & Career Success

2 CR

This course teaches students the practical skills needed to be successful learners in college and effective participants in workplace training and professional environments. Students explore how they learn best, how to use their accommodations, and how to manage academic and workload expectations across multiple classes/tasks. Through guided practice and hands-on activities, students learn strategies for studying, note taking, active reading, breaking down assignments, organizing information, avoiding plagiarism, and planning ahead. Connections are made between these academic skills and the expectations found in job settings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply learning strategies that support independence, academic success, and career readiness. Course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Prerequisite(s): OLS 103

Course Outcomes

Describe and appropriately communicate academic accommodation needs, demonstrating how accommodations support independent learning and workplace readiness.
Apply time management and organizational strategies to manage a workload across multiple classes and tasks.
Use study strategies to prepare effectively for assignments, quizzes, and discussions.
Use active reading strategies to identify purpose, main ideas, and supporting details in textbooks, articles, and digital content.
Break down assignments into smaller steps and create an action plan to complete academic and workplace tasks on time.
Demonstrate understanding of academic integrity by summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting information accurately to avoid plagiarism.
Apply self-management strategies—such as prioritizing tasks, monitoring progress, and adjusting routines—to support independence in college and career environments.

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