PDMT 1101 Intro to University Life and Liberal Arts Tradition

This discussion-oriented course will provide students entering Piedmont University with fewer than 24 hours of transfer credit the opportunity to engage in discussions and activities that will promote their understanding of college life and the purpose and content of a Liberal Arts education. Discussions of reading material will foster critical thinking and oral skills, while written assignments will promote the development of writing skills.

Registration Name

Intro to University Life

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, student will be able to demonstrate that

1. I can identify resources on the Piedmont campus and surrounding community that will help me to succeed in my academic, social and personal goals.  My professors, advisor, faculty in my department, peers, and college staff are resources that will help me to grow. 
2. I will explore my path in pursuit of my goals in my declared academic discipline.  I will learn about the range of academic and career opportunities afforded by my major. I will also be able to discern if I should change my course of study to a different area.  If my major is undeclared, I will explore my options and consider which academic program is the best fit for me.
3. I am part of the heritage of Piedmont University.  By learning about my university, department and field, I will be able to better figure out how and where I belong in the Piedmont family.
4. I will develop an understanding of my responsibilities as a student and advisee in order to become an active advocate and agent in my academic success.
5. I will demonstrate the ability to critically think about my program of study and future careers.
6. I will model the ways an educated citizenship supports the well-being of my community – both on and off campus.