This course enables students to learn their way around the Saint Rose campus and their community. Students will learn and practice taking the CDTA bus until they can confidently and independently ride the bus. Bus routes to popular destinations, such as Crossgates Mall, Colonie Center, and the Times Union Center will be taught. Students will have input on what routes they explore.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This class focuses on the importance of fitness and nutrition. Students will participate in a variety of workouts. Some of the sessions offered are: weight training, boxing, calisthenics, basketball, outdoor sports and aerobics. Students will be given the opportunity to lead and instruct their classmates in a fitness activity.
Students will learn independent living skills from their Residence Instructors in their apartment setting. Skills necessary for apartment living will be taught and practiced. A weekly house meeting to facilitate communication with housemates as well as a weekly house cooking night will be required. Nutrition and a balanced diet will be the focus when students meet weekly to plan their menu and grocery shop. Household chores will be shared by students and they will have a chance to learn how to clean all rooms of their apartment using the appropriate cleaning agents. Using a washer and dryer will be taught and visits to the laundromat will be taken.
Students will learn independent living skills from their Residence Instructors in their apartment setting. Skills necessary for apartment living will be taught and practiced. A weekly house meeting to facilitate communication with housemates as well as a weekly house cooking night will be required. Nutrition and a balanced diet will be the focus when students meet weekly to plan their menu and grocery shop. Household chores will be shared by students and they will have a chance to learn how to clean all rooms of their apartment using the appropriate cleaning agents. Using a washer and dryer will be taught and visits to the laundromat will be taken.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
CEP students have the opportunity to get involved in two communities beyond the program: the College of Saint Rose and Albany city. Considering the opportunities these two communities have to offer, students have a wealth of varied activities to choose to be a part of. Weekly meetings and emails to keep students informed allow them to participate in multiple events during the week and on the weekend. A specific number of St. Rose sponsored events and will be required throughout the semester. A specific number of weekend events will be required throughout the semester. This requirement is to ensure community involvement and social integration.
This course consists of an advanced internship (with in-service supervision provided through job coaching services) supported by a seminar. The seminar will focus on assuring students? acquisition of skills in negotiating successful, real workplace situations, such as: communication refinement, acceptance and rejection, conflict and resolution, co-worker and supervisor relationships, self-awareness and self-monitoring, stress management and positive outcomes. Students will be engaged in performance assessment, involving input from students, employers, college professors, and job coaches.
This course is an introduction to creative life writing. It will allow the students to write and reflect on their college experiences. Students will explore journal writing, personal essays, poetry, and short stories. Students will be expected to practice and improve their writing abilities through multiple revisions. The final project will involve compiling a chapbook of their personal writings.
This course is an introduction to health and well-being. Topics of discussion include healthy eating, daily exercise choices, as well as stress management. Students will be expected to participate in various physical activities and relaxation techniques.
This course focuses on learning the foundations of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, search engines, the internet and e-mail. Students will receive hands-on training and will apply these computer skills in required courses for The College Experience Program. Internet safety will be stressed.
Through this course, students will be given the opportunity to become a more knowledgeable and active citizen. Class discussions will include civic duties such as voting, local and national government and local and national news. Students will be required to read the newspaper and/or watch the nightly news and participate in class discussions.
This course will study the management of funds. Topics discussed: importance of money, creating a budget, checking & savings accounts, pros and cons of varying forms of payment (cash, checkbook, credit/debit cards), keeping a balanced budget and identity theft. Students will be encouraged to join a local bank, since hands-on visits to the bank will be a necessary part of the class.
Course meets in Lally 036.
Through this course, students will learn about all forms of communication and practice using them effectively. This includes but is not limited to: body language, written communication, verbal communication, and facial expressions. The class will discuss the importance of context when communicating with others and will compare and contrast casual vs. work conversation. Miscommunication and misinterpretation will be topics of discussion. Students will practice in small groups and as individuals to become better communicators.
College Experience seniors prepare for the working world by participating in an internship or job experience. Students choose a careerfield and are provided with assistance from a job developer to apply and interview for job openings. Once an internship or job is identified, students are provided with one-on-one job coaching services until they feel confident in completing the job. VESID services or OMRDD Employment Training Program (ETP) services may be utilized in job exploration, placement and coaching. Advanced Internship Seminar will support this process and provide students with the skills to get and maintain a job.
As incoming freshman, students will learn the beginning steps of cooking for themselves. Students will start with the fundamentals, including measuring, cutting skills, use of an oven and stove, and food safety. Healthy choices and balanced meals will be discussed and reviewed. As part of this course students will be required to practice their cooking skills by making dinner several times a week.
Upon completion of Finance I and II students will continue to work on their personal finances with a focus on budgeting. In preparation for independent living, students will learn how to set up and follow a budget. They will review where their money comes from (SSI,SSDI, parents, jobs, etc....) and what their expenses are. Students will continue to use skills they have learned in Finance I and II such as online banking and how to use their money responsibly in the community.
Through this course, students will immerse themselves in local history. Field trips, guest speakers and other interactive methods wil be used to introduce students to the important events and people within the Capital Region that had a major impact on American history.
This course provides an opportunity for students to improve their communication, self-confidence and problem solving skills while learning improvisational acting techniques. Students will engage in exercises designed to help students learn how to express emotions and ideas to an audience. Students will also learn how to adapt when they find themselves in unexpected scenarios.