UC 1000 Orientation

[1 credit hour]

An orientation to college for incoming first year students. It is designed to equip students with tools for academic success.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

UC 1010 Study Abroad Orientation

[0 credit hours]

This course focuses on the theory and practice of interacting with or living and studying in other cultures that are different. This course provides the students with an informed cross-cultural perspective and the critical thinking skills necessary for a successful experience. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of culture, cross-cultural communication skills, as well as practical tools for making the most of an intercultural experience, including study abroad. The course is of particular relevance for students who plan on participating in experiential learning, where they will engage with people from other cultures. This could be a study abroad or faculty-led program experience, but it could also be an internship or volunteer experience. The expectation is that students engage with and follow the course throughout the semester, complete the assignments, examine and think critically about the material and participate class discussions, and affirm with their overall engagement that they have made a proactive choice to be in the course. Qualified students may have the opportunity to take part in a CISP-organized experiential learning trip to an international destination.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

UC 1120 Career And Self-Evaluation

[2 credit hours]

This course offers an opportunity to explore two important considerations in choosing a career: (1) career opportunities and requirements, (2) individual interests, abilities, skills, needs, values and goals. Students will have opportunities to develop a resume, complete career and interest assessments, investigate a variety of majors at UT and create a personalized career action plan.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

UC 1130 Information Literacy for College Research

[3 credit hours]

This course will provide information literacy skills specific to accessing sources and materials appropriate for university level research. Students will acquire a broader knowledge of library services and resources. Additionally, students will learn to apply research logic in order to utilize library catalogs, electronic databases, the World Wide Web, and print resources. By building experiential knowledge, students will gain an understanding of information creation, dissemination, and applications through utilizing various research strategies and scholarly communication.

Term Offered: Fall

Core Arts & Humanities

UC 1150 Orientation: Strategies for College Success

[3 credit hours]

Acquaints students with the services, policies, procedures and layout of the University, along with relevant study skills and student learning services available campus-wide. Required of all pre-major students; optional for others.

UC 1940 Learning Through Service

[2 credit hours]

Students will be involved four hours a week in various community service projects and analyze and reflect on their experiences through journals, discussion and a final paper in a weekly seminar (local, domestic and International).

UC 2980 Special Topics

[1-4 credit hours]

Special Topics is an opportunity to create and pilot potential courses at a 2000 level.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

UC 4980 Special Topics

[1-4 credit hours]

Topics of interest to University College students offered by various instructors. Open to any University College student.