If you are a student that follows a different catalog year, see your department chair or the Office of Academic Records.

University Studies

ASC 100 – Freshman Seminar 1
A one-hour introduction to college courses designed for all students admitted with 23 semester hours or less who have not completed an equivalent course at another institution.

ASC 105 – Freshman Seminar, Second Semester         1
A second semester one hour continuation introduction to academic success designed for admitted participants of Educational Enhancement Services with less than 23 semester hours who have not yet completed an equivalent course at another institution. Pre-requisite: ASC 100 – Freshman Seminar. Graded. Spring. Enrollment is limited to Educational Enhancement Services participants.

ASC 107 – Transfer Seminar    1
A one hour introduction for a new Educational Enhancement Services participant who is transferring from another institution to transition to academic life at Dickinson State University. The course will also provide opportunities for transfer students to apply previously learned academic skills to a new academic environment. Graded. Fall. Enrollment is limited to Education Enhancement Services participants.

ASC 109 – Orientation for International Students          1
This course is designed to provide international students with information that they need to have for successful adjustment to college and community life. Required for all new international students.

ASC 150 – Study Skills            1
A survey of effective study techniques including note-taking, time management related to studying, anxiety reduction, motivation, memory techniques, and learning styles. S/U. Fall, Spring. Enrollment is limited to Educational Enhancement Services participants.

ASC 300 – Completion Degree Seminar:
Strategies for Success   1
A one-hour introduction for transfer students. The course is designed for students returning to college to complete their degree. The course will cover those areas needed to build in success as they return to college. Juggling college, family and work, stress management, time management, use of college resources, study skills revisited, building networks of support, learning styles and reentry to academia.

ASC 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students in this course will survey theoretical foundations and practical application of learning styles, peer facilitation, mentoring, tutoring & instruction. EES participants will also earn credit as an academic tutor for Educational Enhancement Services. Tutors must be EES participants and are needed in a variety of academic areas (Maximum of eight credits may be applied to graduation). S/U. Fall, Spring. Enrollment is limited to Educational Enhancement Services participants.

ASC 400 – Portfolio Preparation          1
The purpose of this course is to aid students in portfolio preparation. Students will gain knowledge in preparing documents for portfolios that will be used for alternative credit requests. Different style of preparation will be covered s well as expectations for completed portfolios. Final product will be a completed portfolio.