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Personal Development
Personal Development
Tracy Lehnertz, M.A., Coordinator
Personal development courses enhance academic skills; further the understanding of liberal and
interdisciplinary learning; promote self-understanding; develop personal communication, selfmanagement
and leadership skills; and foster career and life decision-making skills. The courses
allow students to address both universal and unique needs to assist them in maximizing their
educational experience. More specifically, the coaching classes are designed to prepare students for
a comprehensive background in the field of coaching. It is recommended that students take CO152
Theory of Coaching prior to taking other coaching courses, as this course provides an introduction to
all aspects of coaching. Courses are offered by professional staff from academic advising, the academic
skills center, athletics, career services, internships, and counseling services.
PD101 Career Exploration 1 credit
This course is intended to help students decide on a major field of study as well as to provide
information on how to make good career decisions within the larger context of life/work planning.
Students discover their particular skills, values, interests, and abilities through the use of various
assessment tools. Various research and information gathering techniques are utilized. Graded pass/fail.
PD108 College Study Skills 1 credit
This course is designed to equip students with the tools and strategies that to enable them to become
independent learners. This course is open to all students, however, some students are required to take
this course based on ACT scores and high school GPA. This course may not be substituted for PD110.
Students may not earn credit for both PD108 and PD110.
PD109 College Reading Enrichment 1 credit
This course is designed to help students improve their college reading skills through customized
reading activities. Students learn to apply effective reading strategies to their university course work.
Graded pass/fail. Offered spring semester only.
PD110 College Reading and Study Skills 2 credits
This course is designed to equip students with the tools and strategies that enables them to become
independent readers and learners. This course is open to all students, however, some students are
required to take this course based on ACT scores and high school GPA. If it is a required course for a
student, the student must complete the course. Offered fall semester only. Students may not earn credit
for both PD110 and P108.
PD111 Study and Reading Strategies 1 credit
This course is designed to help PASS students apply the study and reading skills they learned in PD110.
The students develop study and reading strategies for each of the courses they are enrolled in. The
instructor monitors the student’s progress in each class and help the student assess the effectiveness of
the study strategies that they applied to each course. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: PASS
students who have successfully completed PD110. Graded pass/fail.
PD116 Strategies for Success 1 credit
The goal of this course is to help students make the transition from needing external supports to
personally evaluating, motivating, and taking responsibility for their own unique academic and personal
needs. The course focuses on developing intra-personal and interpersonal skills which contributes to
effective self-management in the university setting. Course content and assignments are structured
to encourage reflection and personal goal-setting. This course is offered only in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: concurrent participation in the PASS program.
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