SDV: Student Development

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SDV-108 The College Experience

1 credits—This course is designed to orient students to the college campus, resources, services, and expectations. This course also provides a brief overview and practice of study skills and academic strategies.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

SDV-109 College 101

3 credits—This course provides students a thorough orientation to the college campus and resources. The course is designed to introduce students to the college culture while they examine what a "successful" student is. Students will be introduced to a variety of skills for academic success, academic planning, personal development, and study strategies.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

SDV-131 Career Exploration

2 credits—This course is designed to increase students' knowledge of themselves, of theories about careers, and of various resources available to them which will assist them in the career decision making process. Students, at the completion of this course, will be better able to choose academic majors and careers. This course is specifically designed to follow the National Career Development Guidelines.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $468.00

SDV-149 Exploration of Engineering Careers

3 credits—This course introduces students to the field of engineering and takes a look at careers in a wide variety of settings. This class will include a number of career exploration methods and experiences, with a focus on college and career readiness and employability skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

SDV-159 Exploration of Business Careers

3 credits—This course introduces students to the different fields of business and takes a look at careers in a wide variety of settings. This class will include a number of career exploration methods and experiences, with a focus on college and career readiness and employability skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00