UNAS 1125 Foundations of Academic Success Strategies
Enrollment in this three-credit, half semester, course is by invitation only, after academic review by the MCAS Deans. (Students cannot enroll in this course directly.) The course surveys a variety of strategies proven to increase academic success at the college level. Students will explore active learning strategies, the use of metacognition and other executive functioning processes to maximize academic outcomes. At the completion of this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their own academic growth.
Course overview
- Department
- University
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Permission of Department
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.26 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Erin Farrow | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 12 |
| Fall 2025 | Erin Farrow | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 13 |