Student Development Courses

Student Development (SDV) courses provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to make your transition to college smoother.

All new students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a one-credit SDV course, as listed in their degree program, as a part of the first 15 credit hours.

SDV 100—College Success Skills covers the basics for navigating your way through TCC.
You’ll learn about —

• exploring academic programs and career paths
• planning your academic programs
• managing your time and money
• taking advantage of the many services, resources, and opportunities at the college
• locating and understanding college procedures
• complying with academic ethics and standards
• using support services
• developing study skills
• completing academic requirements for certificates, degrees, and transfer to other colleges

About SDV 100, please visit the
Student Development web site.

The following curricula require an alternative SDV course:

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
SDV 101 Orientation to Automotive Technology
SDV 101 Orientation to Engineering and Technologies

HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SDV 101 Orientation to Health Care

INTERIOR DESIGN
SDV 101 Orientation to Interior Design

TEACHER PREPARATION
SDV 101 Orientation to Teacher Preparation

VISUAL ARTS
SDV 101 Orientation to Visual Arts

Students may also complete:
SDV 106 — Preparation for Employment
SDV 107 — Career Education
SDV 108 — College Survival Skills

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