2023-2024 Course Catalog
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Study and application of strategies, skills, attitudes and behaviors leading to effective academic learning in a college setting. Credit not applicable to meeting degree requirements; may not be repeated.
Introductory exploration of academic and social competencies contexts and responsible decision-making within a residential learning community environment. Pre: Consent required.
Introductory experience course for University Studies and Explore Technology majors. Create fundamental knowledge and develop skills that facilitate successful transition to the university and develop decision-making skills, problem solving, inquiry, research majors and careers, critical thinking and integration of knowledge. Examine their personal decision towards their major utilizing psychosocial and identity in support of a successful transition. Evaluate sources of information to make an argument.
May not count towards degree requirements; consult advisor.
First-Year Experience course for transfer students. Establish fundamental knowledge and develop skills that facilitate a successful transition into Virginia Tech. Develop/refine decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and inquiry. Examine personal strengths, values, goals, and integration of knowledge; establish academic, personal, and career goals in support of a successful transition to Virginia Tech. Topics covered will include: principles of community, academic integrity, campus resources, digital and informational literacy, career planning, academic planning, and goal setting.
This course provides theories, basic principles, and skill development that serve as a knowledge base and framework for the peer helping, para-professional Resident Advisor position. This course is open only to students who are serving in their first semester as a Resident Advisor.
Participation in an approved study abroad program without direct supervision of the VA Tech faculty but with required enrollment in an approved program of study in an international university. Course represents 12 billable hours and no academic credit.
Participation in an approved study abroad program without direct supervision of the VA Tech faculty but with required enrollment in an approved program of study in an international university. Course represents three billable hours and no academic credit.
Participation in an approved study abroad program without direct supervision of the VA Tech faculty but with required enrollment in an approved program of study in an international university. Course represents four billable hours and no academic credit.
Participation in an approved study abroad program without direct supervision of the VA Tech faculty but with required enrollment in an approved program of study in an international university. Course represents six billable hours and no academic credit.
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