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What is the College Success Program?
The College Success Program (CSP) are college-level courses that help students learn necessary skills to be successful in college. These courses are designed for any student who is interested in increasing his or her analytical and critical thinking skills.

CSP 1101: is a college-level course that meets twice a week                      throughout a semester.

                                 CSP 1301: is a three-credit course that meets three times a                                                            week throughout the semester.

                                 CSP 110A: Academic Review Course.   

                                 CSP 110C: Learners' Community. 

                                 CSP 110W: Online Courses.

What will I learn in CSP?
CSP 1101 provides you with the opportunity to learn more about university life at UH-Downtown to enhance your academic success. Topics include:

• Goal setting
• Time management
• Career explorations
• Note taking strategies
• Test taking strategies
• Student services
• Campus organizations
• General education core curriculum requirements
• Degree plans
• E-mail use
• Library resources on-campus

CSP 1301 provides you with the opportunity to learn models of learning for study in college.
Topics include:

• Freestyle Writing
• Outlining
• Street Intelligence
• Academic vs. Practical Intelligence
• Defining the educated person