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2022-2023 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CAS 103 - Introduction to the Arts & Sciences

Credits 3
Introduction to study in the disciplines of the College of Arts & Sciences. This course id designed to support student success at college. The overall goal of the course is to facilitate a smooth transition to college life by engaging students in a structured curriculum of academic and life skills enhancement while, at the same time, encouraging the development of enduring relationships between students, faculty and advisors, and classmates. To accomplish this goal, the content of the class includes location and utilizing campus resources, the importance of co-curricular activity on campus, goal setting and time management skills, writing skills, test preparation and taking skills, critical and creative thinking skills, and career and major/minor exploration.
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