Student Course Sequence & Learning Outcomes

First Year Course Sequence

 

Semester 1

Students are recruited into the program, which includes a learning community comprised of English/language arts courses linked to a first-year experience course such as Learning Frameworks, Student Success, etc., along with additional courses, such as appropriate Mathematics pathways.

 

 

Semester 2

In this semester, students who have successfully completed their first-term English class move into the next level of college English and may continue their learning community with another core curriculum course such as credit-level Mathematics, History, Psychology, Government, or Mexican American Studies.

 

 

Semester 3 & Beyond

This represents the remainder of the time at the college for students in the program who have finished the formal Ascender sequence but not yet transferred to a four-year institution. During this time, students receive ongoing academic advising and personal and academic counseling until they graduate or transfer.

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

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1. Students will demonstrate active engagement in Ascender events and presentations.  

2. Students will complete the Ascender course sequence for their first year experience.

3. Students will graduate and/or transfer and earn a degree.

4. Students will identify academic and professional goals in pre and post surveys.