Learning Communities @ ASU!

Learning Communities @ ASU!

Welcome, Rams!

A Learning Community is an innovative educational experience where a small group of students enroll in several of the same courses dedicated to a special theme. Here at Albany State University the instructors of these courses work together to create fun and exciting learning activities such as professional networking, fieldtrips, and service learning that take place both inside and outside of the classroom. Your participation in one of our learning communities will help you forge closer bonds with students and faculty, and will also support your academic and professional development.

First year students entering ASU Fall 2023 are eligible to join one of our communities. If you are interested in joining one of our Learning Communities please first review the list of communities to review the descriptions below. Once you complete this form, your request will be forwarded to your academic advisor and someone will be in touch to provide additional information.

You have made a great choice in selecting a learning community! Data suggests that students who engage in learning communities have better grades and graduate on time.

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Please make sure that your cell number in Banner Web is updated and is listed as "primary." This is how the University will communicate important information to you on a regular basis.

PLEASE READ! Learning Communities @ ASU are designed for incoming first-year students entering ASU Fall 2023. You must be accepted to ASU prior to joining a learning community.

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What major did you list on your application?*

All students who are desiring to enter a health science program will be automatically enrolled into the A.S. Health Science Pathway until pre-requisite requirements have been met. All other admitted students who do not provide test scores or do not meet the minimum admission requirements will be automatically enrolled into an associates pathway program for the first 30 credit hours at ASU.

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What is your classification?*

Learning Communities are designed for new freshmen at ASU. If you are a transfer student, you may have already passed the courses offered in the learning community. Please discuss with your advisor.

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Do you have previous college credit?*

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If you have previous college credit in an area other than English or Math, please list those courses below:

Fall 2023 Learning Communities

Please review the communities below prior to making your selection. Some communities have specific requirements. Please consult your academic advisor for more information.

U01. Health is Wealth (Health Professions)

Interested in health care or another health-related career? This learning community is designed for health science and health and human performance. This is a quintessential community to be immersed in while learning how to apply a health-related degree to the professional world.

Classes: English I, Support for English I, Pathways to College Success, and Human Anatomy/Physiology I

U02. Future Nurses (Pre-Nursing)

This Living and Learning Community is for students who are planning to pursue a degree in nursing. This community will help you develop a solid foundation in the prerequisite and foundational courses in this challenging major. You will also get the chance to enhance your academic skills while learning about career options within the field. Students will also receive support preparation for the TEAS examination required for admission into the Nursing Program.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Human Anatomy/Physiology I

U03. From the Movement to a Hashtag (Education)

This learning community will explore historic movements for quality education and ideas surrounding education as a civil right. Through primary sources and ongoing reflection, this community will prepare future-teachers for advanced coursework in the field.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Investigating Critical and Contemporary Education

U04. The Language of Law (Criminal Justice)

Students enrolled in this learning community will become more familiar with their rights and with the field of criminal justice. Not only that, students will also learn more about the complex role of language within the criminal justice system.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Intro to Criminal Justice

U05. Songs in the Key of American History (Summer Success Academy)

Students study how music and history have been connected throughout the African American experience. This learning community is closed and only available to students who participate in Summer Success Academy. Please email successacademy@asurams.edu for more information.

Classes: English II, American History II, Music Appreciation

U06. Men of Distinction

From Boys to Men: Black male-identifying students are invited to participate in a learning community that focuses on identity in a changing world. Activities will include structured learning experiences and the promotion of healthy academic, social, physical, and psychological integration of male students into college life. Professional etiquette will also be covered in the course. This community is open to all majors.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Intro to Computer Science.

U07. The STEM Lab (STEM)

The STEM Lab community is designed to help students connect real-world educational experiences to potential careers including, but not limited to, biology, chemistry, computer science, and forensic science.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Principles of Biology I

U08. Reality Check (Social Sciences)

Students will explore the basic units of human social and political organization. The learning community will observe and note the consequences of government interactions on community behaviors.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Intro to Political Science

U09. Local Goes Global: World Class Business (Business)

Business and entrepreneurship are global enterprises in the 21st century. Students in this community will explore issues such as supply chain logistics, international trade, and eCommerce.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Intro to Business

U10. The American Dream: Art is Political (Humanities)

This learning community is perfect for students interested in examining the critical function of art in human society.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Art Appreciation

U11. Sisters of Excellence

Black women-identifying students are invited to participate in a learning community that focuses on identity in a changing world. Activities will include structured learning experiences and the promotion of healthy academic, social, physical, and psychological integration of female students into college life. Professional etiquette will also be covered in the course. This learning community is open to all majors.

Classes: English I, Pathways to College Success, and Intro to Sociology

U12. Achieve Atlanta

This learning community is closed only available to Achieve Atlanta students.

Learning Community Preference #1*

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Learning Community Preference #2*

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Can we assign you to another community?*

Learning Communities are in high demand! If your #1 and #2 preferences are full, can we assign you to another community that fits your major and your interests?

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By registering, you are making a commitment to participate fully in the learning community experience, including:

Attending class everyday on time;
Engaging in class discussions;
Participating in experiential learning;
Attending invited speaker presentations, field trips, and academic support activities; and
Working with peers and faculty in reflective and learning opportunities

Acknowledgement*

I understand the expectations of joining a Learning Community at ASU. I give permission for the courses in my selected learning community to be added to my Fall schedule.

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