University Orientation Courses

UNV 101  The University Experience     Credits: 1

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Course Description: Transitioning into the University, both academically and personally, requires a wide variety of skills. This course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the life of the University, articulate expectations of the University and its faculty, help students develop and apply skills critical to their success including communication, information literacy, strategic learning, and career skills all in the context of the student's career focus area.

UNV 131  Griffon Edge Orientation     Credits: 1

Typically Offered: Fall.

Course Description: Assists students in the adjustment to college life; acclimate students to Missouri Western; and establish a learning community and environment that will provide a firm foundation toward a successful academic pursuit.

UNV 151  Introduction to Critical Thinking     Credits: 1

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Course Description: Introduces students to the vocabulary and processes of critical thinking and their application to reading and writing within a seminar setting. This course is not open to students with credit for or currently enrolled in UNV 101.

UNV 205  Library Resources and Research     Credits: 1

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Course Description: Develops general library skills, research techniques, and strategies for effectively accessing information. Prerequisite(s): UNV 101.