1001. First Year Seminar (1 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: U SEM 0051/FRH SEM 0051.)

This course introduces first-year students to the opportunities and rigors of higher education, as well as to the skills needed to use academic resources successfully in college. The topics covered in the seminar help first year students articulate and reach their academic goals. There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course.

Note: This course meets for 11 weeks. In addition, several sections of this course are linked to learning communities. Mode: Seminar.

1002. Experiential Learning (1 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: U SEM 0055/FRH SEM 0055.)

Prerequisite: First Year Seminar 1001.

Special Topics course for exploring career paths and selection of majors. Courses engage students in hands-on experiences in professional settings with practitioners in the field.

2001. Sophomore Experience: Life after Temple (2 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: 30 or more cumulative credits.

This is a two-credit optional course that will provide sophomore students with an opportunity to work on professional planning and development. This course would count towards graduation as elective credit. Topics will include exploring individual strengths, academic majors, potential career paths, how to get an internship, research opportunities, getting involved on campus, graduate school preparation, and preparing for the transition to a career (e.g., resumes, cover letters, and interview techniques). The topics covered in this seminar will help students develop and meet short and long term career and personal goals.

Note: Students can not earn credit for both the Transfer Seminar (UNV SEM 2002) and the Sophomore Experience Seminar (UNV SEM 2001).

2002. Transfer Seminar: Planning for Success (2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: 24 or more transfer credits and completion of two semesters at a college or university.

This is a two-credit optional course that introduces new transfer students to the opportunities and resources at Temple University. This course would count as elective credit. Topics will include exploring individual strengths, academic majors, potential career paths, how to get an internship, research opportunities, getting involved on campus, and graduate school preparation. Additionally, we will familiarize students with the Temple community and offices. The topics covered in this seminar will help transfer students develop and meet short and long term career goals.

Note: Students can not earn credit for both the Transfer Seminar (UNV SEM 2002) and the Sophomore Experience Seminar (UNV SEM 2001).

3001. Junior Seminar: Pre-Professional Preparation (2 s.h.)

Prerequisite: 60 or more cumulative credits. Application required. Special authorization required for all students.

This is a two-credit optional course that will provide junior level students with an opportunity to work on pre-professional planning and development. It will focus specifically on preparation for post-graduate educational opportunities and entrance exams for graduate and professional programs. This course will count toward graduation as elective credit.