MDS 3001W
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Credits3
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Delivery MethodFully online
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About This Course
This course is designed for returning adult students admitted to the College of Continuing and Professional Studies' Multidisciplinary Studies major. Students will develop the skills for creating a proposal of study while cultivating an understanding of the fundamental aspects of a baccalaureate degree at the University of Minnesota. The role of an undergraduate degree in a lifetime of learning will be explored through critical reflection. Students will produce a MDS Proposal for Plan of Study and formulate a plan of courses and projects through which to complete a degree.
Sample course topics: The purpose of an education, academic interests, arts and humanities, history and social science, communications, science and health science, educational autobiography, and transitions.
Sample textbook: Hacker, D. A Pocket Style Manual, 8th Ed.
Instructor
Forest is an empathetic and enthusiastic student services professional, focused on how to best serve students of all backgrounds and identities. While growing up on a farm in rural Iowa, Forest gained an appreciation for the outdoors, and also loved learning. This led to Forest completing their Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Education. Forest has a strong affinity for social justice and world travel, having lived in Ireland previously, and currently serving as an instructor for OLPD 3332 – Global Identities. With more than 16 years of experience in various roles in advising, career coaching, and more, Forest believes that finding and designing your own path to success is an exciting approach to education, and to life!