UBE 101 is a one-credit hour seminar course that aids new students' transition to the University. The course is designed to help students become successful at UB and to give students valuable tips on how to study, take notes, and manage their time. Additionally, it will introduce students to the many campus resources available as a UB student. Throughout the semester, class discussions will focus on academic, career, and personal exploration. Each section is limited to twenty-four students, and is taught by a faculty or professional staff member and an undergraduate peer mentor. This course is for first semester freshman.
UB's Discovery Seminar Program offers a small class experience for first- and second-year students, providing them with the opportunity to engage with a distinguished faculty member around a thought-provoking and challenging topic. Each semester different faculty members offer seminars on exciting, unique topics, which allow students to try out an environment conducive to exploration and discovery. Earning 1-credit, these diverse seminars permit students to explore possible majors, minors, and exciting new fields of study and research available at the University.
Are you trying to decide which major or career may be right for you? Don't be overwhelmed by "career confusion". Let experienced career services professionals help you gain a better understanding of yourself, the process of selecting a major, and career options. This 3-credit course is an excellent investment in your future and will help you make more satisfying and rewarding choices. This class is open to freshman and sophomore students. To register for this course, please visit Career Services in 259 Capen Hall.
Are you still looking for the right major, or interested in adding a second major or a minor? Would you like to learn more about academic and career options related to Arts and Sciences majors? This 2-credit course will showcase lectures from faculty from the various departments and programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The course will expose students to trends, developments, discourses, and potential careers in the arts and sciences disciplines. They will offer a forum to inspire students, particularly undecided majors, towards making positive career choices. For more information, contact the College of Arts and Sciences at (716) 645-6883 or visit 275 Park Hall.
This 2-credit hour course is designed to help students assess their own career interests and gain a better understanding of the human services field and careers in human services. It is a highly interactive course through lectures, readings, guest lectures, and class discussions and it will introduce students to resources that facilitate career research and development. Each student will be required to arrange and conduct an informational interview with a human services professional for the purpose of researching a human services career of interest. SSC 100 is intended for freshmen and sophomore students who have not yet chosen a major. Registration for this course is by permission of the instructor in the Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Department located in 203 Clemens Hall.
This 3-credit course assists students in developing and implementing job-hunting strategies. It particularly emphasizes resume writing, interviewing, researching employment opportunities in various industries, and finding the right job in today's competitive market. Classroom lectures in this course will be supplemented with guest speakers.
The Methods of Inquiry course is all about thinking. The course offers undergraduates concrete ways to approach their studies by helping them become actively involved in their own learning processes. All activities in the course explore the theoretical foundations of learning and thinking, but the main emphasis is on ways to recognize and use effective learning strategies as first steps towards understanding and well-reasoned critical thinking. Students review and discuss:
In the end, the students strive to take control of their academic and personal lives, writing for themselves a winning script; a script that reflects understanding, careful, purposeful thought, and sound judgment.
Consider the opportunity to be surrounded by a learning environment that's constantly in the forefront of innovation, research, and technology. Consider the opportunity to be inspired to learn from world-renowned faculty and staff. Each summer, UB offers over 500 for-credit courses in six-week sessions. Students can take courses on campus or online. You can get a jumpstart on the fall semester, focus on fewer courses at a time, or graduate early. Courses are open to current UB students, students from other academic institutions, and the general public.
While on campus, partake in our UBThisSummer Lecture Series, where our internationally-recognized faculty will share their excitement about topics in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Last updated: June 16, 2009 7:22 am EST