FSC 101 - Freshman Seminar Course

1 credit

A course engaging students in key skill areas designed to increase success in college. This course asks students to: practice effective written and oral communication, both individually and in a collaborative presentation; examine and discuss strategies related to academic success; explore opportunities and services available at Chesapeake College; develop a basic understanding of policies affecting students; and to demonstrate and utilize basic technological competencies. FSC 101 is an institutional requirement and must be taken within the first 12 load hours of study. For optimal benefits, FSC 101 should be taken in a student’s first semester of study. [FALL/SPRING] One hour lecture per week.
Note: All students who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program, with the exception of Nursing and Physical Therapist Assistant, are required to register for the Freshman Seminar Course within the first 12 load hours of study. Students who have completed 18 or more hours with a cumulative QPA of 2.0 from another institution may be exempted. Non-degree-seeking students are not required to take FSC 101 unless they move into a major requiring it.