Tuition-free Course
The TRIO program at Ridgewater College offers eligible new entering students the opportunity to take a four-credit, tuition-free course during the summer. This course (in addition to supporting workshops) offers participants the opportunity to get an early start on their college education and gain the needed skills to be a successful college student.
CAOR 1010 – Career Exploration and Planning | May 28 to June 28 | 1 Credit | Online – Asynchronous
This course introduces students to a process of career exploration and decision making that begins with an individual assessment of interests, strengths, skills, and values and culminates in the establishment of a specific educational/career search plan. Students utilize occupational informational information, resources, and trends to explore their work and education options. Liberal Art Elective
BIOL 1510 – People, Sustainability and the Environment | July 1 to August 2 | 4 Credits
Lecture: Online – Asynchronous
Lab: In person – Hutchinson (Monday & Wednesday, 9 am to 11:30 am) or Willmar (Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am to 11:30 am)
Discussion and evaluation of current environmental biology topics, including the wise use of renewable resources with an emphasis on human impacts and sustainable living. This course is designed to encourage critical evaluation of biological information, providing students with the knowledge to make sustainable decisions affecting their own lives and the well-being of society. MnTC Goal: 3A,10
Students are only responsible for the MSCSA (Minnesota State College Student Association) fee of $.35/credit, which cannot be waived by the college, and any associed book or material cost if required by the course taken.
These courses are only available to students enrolled in the TRIO program at Ridgewater College and include both accepted and new students and current students of the college. Contact a TRIO advisor for more information on program eligibility if you are not already a participant.
