Courses

Each semester, the Student Academic Center offers a variety of courses designed to promote students' academic success at the university. Some courses are offered for a full 16-week semester; others for only a half semester--that is, for only a first or second 8-week session. All carry credit from the School of Education that can be applied as electives in most degree programs.

Such credit, of course, is intended to be earned. Just as in any other class, students enrolled in the Student Academic Center's courses are expected to fulfill all the course requirements, including attending class regularly, completing all assignments, and, in some courses, taking final exams. Those willing to work hard at improving their skills consistently report that their time and effort pay off in a greater ability to meet the academic demands of all courses.

• How do I choose a course?
• Course Descriptions

You can consult with an advisor, meet with one of our coordinators, or click course links at the top of this page to see course descriptions.

For information related to current sections, dates, and times, you can consult the Schedule of Classes under OneStart. When using this link, you will be asked to put in the department code (EDUC) and course number.

Registration for the Student Academic Center courses follows the same guidelines and time sequence as other university courses with the exception that second 8-week sections are listed, but authorization to enroll for these courses will not be granted until after the second full week of the semester has begun. In most cases, the same day/time is offered during the 1st and second 8-week sessions, so read the schedule of classes carefully.

Some of our courses require an authorization before you can register. Please note if "Authorization" is listed when you review the sections. If required, please call 855-7313, and we will place the authorization on screen when you call. If any IU course is listed as authorized, this process must be completed prior to registering. Not doing so, especially with phone-in registrations, can result in additional phone costs.

• X101: Learning Strategies for History
• X101: Learning Strategies for Math
• X150: Managing Resources for Learning
• X151: Critical Reading and Questioning
• X152: Making the Transition to IU: The Experience of the International Undergraduate
• X152: Learning Strategies for Political Science
• X152: Learning Strategies for Returning Students
• X152: Right Start Seminar
• X155: Critical Reading and Research Seminar
• X156: College and Life Long Learning
• X158: Culture of College
• L506: Providing Reading & Academic Support for Postsecondary Learners