College Preparation
College Preparation
Highland Community College offers courses in college preparation.
>> This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for System Wide Transfer (SWT) among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions offering an equivalent course. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit the Highland Registrar to learn more.
GE This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for the General Education Transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions offering an equivalent course.
1 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the world of college. The course will include preparation of an academic plan to obtain an associate degree in a selected major. The course will also cover curriculum structure, college success skills, transferring to a four-year institution, decision- making, and career planning.
2 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to make students aware of the variety of careers related to sports and fitness. The course will provide students a realistic look at personal abilities, level of commitment, and work ethic. The course will examine various sports and fitness careers as well as preparation, expectations, and employment opportunities. Guest speakers currently engaged in sports or fitness careers will also provide information and insight. The focus of the course is to help students make an informed choice and develop a plan to achieve personal goals in a sports or fitness career.
0.5 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission
This course will provide practical instruction and experience in student government and leadership. The course will cover leadership qualities, organization and time management, conflict resolution, communication, individual differences, campus culture, and team building. Students will be actively involved in student government as well as fundraising, community service projects, student activities, campus activities, new student orientation and move-in, the block party, visit days, entertainment, and programs. This course is designed for individuals with little or no background in student government.
1 Credit Hour
This course is designed to enhance student success and retention as well as create a greater understanding of what it takes to be successful in college and in life. This course will explore topics such as career planning and exploration, the scholarship application process, resume writing, transfer assistance, and financial literacy. In this course, students will learn various strategies for creating academic, professional, and personal success.
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