Becoming (UM)

University-Wide

 

101 Becoming 101, 1 credit hour
Becoming 101 is designed to help first-semester freshmen make a successful transition to university life by promoting better understanding of themselves, of the culture and traditions of the University of Montevallo, and of the liberal arts tradition. This course will introduce students to both curricular and co-curricular pathways to personal and academic development/success.

101T Becoming 101T, 1 credit hour
Becoming 101T is designed to help first-semester transfer students make a successful transition to university life by promoting better understanding of themselves, of the culture and traditions of the University of Montevallo, and of the liberal arts tradition. This course will introduce students to both curricular and co-curricular pathways to personal and academic development/success.

201 Becoming 201, 1 credit hour
Becoming 201 is designed to help sophomore students engage and reflect on the value of both classroom and experiential learning for finding meaning in life and work. Students will be encouraged to identify interests, search for purpose or calling, and develop strategies for setting and achieving their goals. This course will introduce students to the University’s opportunities for curricular and co-curricular learning, i.e., service learning, study abroad, undergraduate research, practica/internships.

201T Becoming 201T, 1 credit hour
Becoming 201T is designed to help second-semester transfer students engage and reflect on the value of both classroom and experiential learning for finding meaning in life and work. Students will be encouraged to identify interests, search for purpose or calling, and develop strategies for setting and achieving their goals. This course will introduce students to the University’s opportunities for curricular and co-curricular learning, i.e., service learning, study abroad, undergraduate research, practica/internships.

301 Becoming 301, 1 credit hour
Becoming 301 is designed to help juniors and seniors explore opportunities for collaborating with faculty and staff on projects that integrate and synthesize curricular and co-curricular learning experiences at UM. Major approaches to research, creative activity, and/or professional practice will be explored within the student’s major.