visitors with disabilities through Testing and Disability Services in Hathaway Hall room 107. Students with disabilities are invited to contact Dr. Phillip Clay (phillip.clay@kysu.edu) in the DRC at 502-597-6041 for information on eligibility, required documentation, and available services. Additional information concerning the DRC and accommodations can be found at https://kysu.edu/academics/office-of-educational-support/disability-resource-center/disability-resources/
Kentucky State University's Veterans Affairs Coordinator provides information regarding educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), assist in applying for GI Bill benefits, certify enrollment to the Veterans Affairs (VA) for payment each semester, and assist in resolving payment problems. This guide provides general information about Veterans Affairs Benefits. For more information about educational benefits programs for Veterans, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551. Additional information available at: https://kysu.edu/administration-governance/academic-affairs/registrar/veterans-affairs/
EDU 118: Introduction to College Studies. This course is an introduction to the college experience and the opportunity to explore the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. This course provides a learning opportunity for the student which includes communication skills, critical reasoning, problem solving, study skills, time management, and goal setting. The content of the course is designed to help students in becoming more independent learners in order that they can make the most of their educational opportunities. Additionally, the course will expose students to the history, numerous resources, and services available at Kentucky State University. Students will learn how to enhance their current study skills toward developing a foundation for lifelong learning and career development.
This course meets the Liberal Studies General Core requirement.
The objective of this course is to provide understanding on what it means to think critically, apply knowledge to solving problems, practice effective college level skills, understand academic support resources, understand general core and major requirements, and be introduced to the history of Kentucky State University.
These skills will be useful to help ensure that students are able to create a solid foundation that enables them to thrive and progress successfully towards degree completion.
1. Critical thinking and problem solving: the course will focus on a central theme or topic that asks the students to engage in University-level inquiry that challenges them to formulate appropriate questions, investigate potential answers, and arrive (at least tentatively) at solutions.