NOVA students must take SDV 100 or another SDV course before enrolling for their 16^th credit hour at the College.  All SDV courses cover topics related to academic success, responsible decision making, and college information. 

SDV 100: College Success Skills (1 cr.)

Assists students in their transition to college.  Assists students toward college success through workshops on effective study skills.  Provides tools for choosing a major, exploring careers, transferring to other colleges and seeking employment.  Includes information on healthy lifestyles, diversity and values awareness, and interpersonal relationships.  Provides information on college policies and procedures as well the many college and campus resources available to students.

A number of special emphasis SDV 100’s are also available including:

New Students/Recent High School Graduates:  Focus on transition to college and success strategies.

Transfer Students:  Designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four year university.  Topics covered include transfer planning, college research, college success skills, and career research/planning.

Independent Study:  After one class meeting, remaining assignments are completed on a self-paced basis.

Internet Class:  Designed for self-motivated, independent learners.  Requires Internet and email access.

Multiple Meeting Classes:  Meet more than one time.

Paired Classes:  SDV 100 taught in conjunction with select academic classes.

SDV 101:  Orientation to Education (1 cr.)

Designed for students interested in teaching, particularly through the middle school level.

SDV 106:  Preparation for Employment (1 cr.)

A career/professional development course that covers topics such as resume writing and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview.

SDV 195:  Topics In:  Specific topics include:

Career Development (1 cr.):  A career development class that will cover self-assessment, career exploration, and basic job search skills.

Active Duty Military and Veterans (1 cr.):    Designed to assist active duty military and veterans in their transition to college.  Covers topics such as using tuition assistance, Montgomery Bill, and success strategies.  

Adult Students (1 cr.):  Focus on success strategies for adult student returning to school.

First Year Success (1 cr.):  Integrates SDV with a specific academic course.  Provide students with the academic tools for success and the skills of self-management and self-responsibility that relate to being a successful student.

Orientation & Academic Coaching (2 cr.):  Designed for students who may have challenges with organization, motivation, follow-through, goal-setting, prioritizing.  Topics include college resources, study skills, self-management skills, etc.