Student Success Pathways (SSPA)

SSPA 1000 - Student Success Pathways (3 Credit Hours)

Student Success Pathways is designed to help students create greater success in college and in life. In the course students will learn proven strategies for academic, professional and personal achievement. Topics covered in the course include, but are not limited to, accepting personal responsibility, gaining self-awareness, discovering self-motivation, adopting lifelong learning, goal setting, decision making, study techniques, time/priority management, critical thinking skills, leaning styles, stress management, and career exploration. Program Coordinator approval required.

Prerequisite(s): None

(3/0/3)

SSPA 1100 - SS Finance and Info Literacy (3 Credit Hours)

Student Success Finance and Literacy is designed to help students create greater success in college and in life. In the course, students will learn proven strategies for succeeding in college, managing personal finances, and employing library resources and tools. Topics covered in the course include, but are not limited to, accepting personal responsibility, goal setting, studying skills, understanding personal financing concepts, responsibly managing personal finances, accessing library resources and tools, and demonstrating research skills and ethical practices. This course is recommended for all first-time freshmen and required for all students who need Developmental Math and Developmental English courses.

Prerequisite(s): None

(3/0/3)

SSPA 1200 - Student Success & Study Skills (3 Credit Hours)

SSPA 1200 is designed to help students create greater success in college and in life. In the course, students will learn proven strategies for succeeding in college, critical thinking, and learning and study strategies. Topics covered in the course include, but are not limited to, accepting personal responsibility, goal setting, studying skills, critical thinking, learning strategies, reading strategies, note-taking strategies, and test taking techniques. This course is required for all SLU Cross-Enrolled students who need Developmental Math and Developmental English courses.

Prerequisite(s): None

(3/0/3)