Educational principles
Courses in educational principles (designated EDCP) do not apply toward teacher-certification requirements.
Lower-level courses are intended to help students learn how to make the most of their college careers. They are recommended for students who have been away from school or who need to improve their academic skills.
EDCP 101 and EDCP 103 do not fulfill the general education requirement in communications; they may be used as elective credit only.
EDCP 100 Principles and Strategies of Successful Learning (3)
An introduction to knowledge and strategies designed to promote success in the university environment. Focus is on developing the academic, interpersonal, and life-management skills and attitudes needed to thrive in the academic setting. A series of self-assessments serve as tools to identify values and goals for individual life planning and educational achievement.
EDCP 103 Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar (3)
(Does not fulfill the general education requirement in communications. Recommended as preparation for WRTG 101, WRTG 101X, or upper-level writing courses.) A review of basic writing skills. The objectives are to learn and apply specific steps within the writing process; write effective sentences, paragraphs, and short essays; and edit writing for grammar and punctuation. Topics include the writing process; strategies for developing academic paragraphs and essays; and key aspects of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Practice in refining writing skills is provided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: EDCP 103, EDCP 103X, or ENGL 100.
Last updated: 5 July 2011