The Learning Enhancement Program offers several sections of Educational Psychology 2600: "Strategies for College Success" each semester, including special sections for international students and returning adult students. This course is designed to encourage academic success through focusing on test taking skills, time scheduling, stress management, university resources, and other learning techniques. Additional aspects of this course include goal setting, values, and critical thinking. Class size is kept small (28 students or less) in order to provide an environment that is conducive to learning and interacting with other students.

Students who took EDPS 2600 

“I learned a lot about different techniques I can use to make classes easier on me as a full-time student.”

“I think every student should take this class in the beginning of their college career. It has helped to focus my attention on what really matters.”

Benefits to students who take EDPS 2600

Research conducted on EDPS 2600 through the Office for Institutional Analysis and Learning Enhancement Program in Summer 2006 showed the following benefits to students who participate in EDPS 2600:

Improved Grades

Those who took EDPS 2600 their first college semester experienced a smaller decrease in GPA between high school and first semester of college compared to those who did not.

International students’ GPA increased when they took EDPS 2600.  GPA decreased for international students who did not take the course.

More Likely to Succeed and Stay in School

Retention rates significantly greater for students who took EDPS 2600.

Improved study and life skills

On self-reported pre and post assessments Spring 2006-Summer 2007, students who took EDPS 2600 showed increased interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness, academic cognitive and social skills, and confidence in their abilities to do well in college. 

Students improved their ability to manage time, set goals and follow through, pick out and remember key concepts in textbooks and lectures, identify quality research and legitimate sources of information, feel more confident on essay exams, feel more comfortable speaking in class, and more!

Increased Rates of Graduation

There was an increase in probability of graduation in six years for students who took EDPS 2600.