Academic Plan
Academic Plan
Taylor Gavin
Course of Study
Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology.
Although my academic performance has been underwhelming in this degree due to extenuating circumstances, I do find it the most interesting, especially with how I can personally relate to the information I am learning.
In order to graduate I need 9 more credits, and 6 of them have to be from PSYC courses at the 200 level or above. My proposed course to take Fall 2016 would be PSYC 235, Abnormal Psychology. This course is 6 credits, and it goes from September to April.
Another proposed course would be PSYC 333, Winter 2016. I have previously taken this course and actually got a B on my final, however I lacked other grades, so my final grade was poor. I would retake this course to improve my grade, and overall GPA.
Some courses I think I could take outside of the Psychology department, that I would find personally interesting would be GNDS 120 or GNDS 215. I would have to look into gaining permission from the department to take GNDS 215, however I think these courses would be enjoyable, and thus I would be more inclined to succeed.
With these courses, I would plan to graduate by April 2017 to complete my degree. My academic goal is to achieve a grade of a B or above in all classes, to raise my GPA for graduation.
Full Time VS Part Time
I think that I would benefit from a lighter course load, and thus, would be a part time student to allocate proper amount of time to each course and succeed. I will not be working, seeing as I am fortunate enough to have remainder of my tuition paid for- this will give me the opportunity to focus on my studies during this time.
Strategies For Success
I have began therapy (cognitive behavioural therapy) as well as a practice of yoga, and meetings with a naturopathic doctor/life coach, all to help manage my mental health issues which were posing a threat to my academic success. I also will reduce my course load, so I am not overwhelmed with the course content to ensure success. Additionally, I have sought out a peer tutor to help motivate me with my studies, and have taken a 'Study Skills Course', to learn key tools and refresh myself with the best ways to succeed in school. I plan to set weekly goals with both health care professionals, in addition to my peer tutor, so that I am held accountable and can have some assistance in meeting deadlines.
Taylor Gavin
Course of Study
Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology.
Although my academic performance has been underwhelming in this degree due to extenuating circumstances, I do find it the most interesting, especially with how I can personally relate to the information I am learning.
In order to graduate I need 9 more credits, and 6 of them have to be from PSYC courses at the 200 level or above. My proposed course to take Fall 2016 would be PSYC 235, Abnormal Psychology. This course is 6 credits, and it goes from September to April.
Another proposed course would be PSYC 333, Winter 2016. I have previously taken this course and actually got a B on my final, however I lacked other grades, so my final grade was poor. I would retake this course to improve my grade, and overall GPA.
Some courses I think I could take outside of the Psychology department, that I would find personally interesting would be GNDS 120 or GNDS 215. I would have to look into gaining permission from the department to take GNDS 215, however I think these courses would be enjoyable, and thus I would be more inclined to succeed.
With these courses, I would plan to graduate by April 2017 to complete my degree. My academic goal is to achieve a grade of a B or above in all classes, to raise my GPA for graduation.
Full Time VS Part Time
I think that I would benefit from a lighter course load, and thus, would be a part time student to allocate proper amount of time to each course and succeed. I will not be working, seeing as I am fortunate enough to have remainder of my tuition paid for- this will give me the opportunity to focus on my studies during this time.
Strategies For Success
I have began therapy (cognitive behavioural therapy) as well as a practice of yoga, and meetings with a naturopathic doctor/life coach, all to help manage my mental health issues which were posing a threat to my academic success. I also will reduce my course load, so I am not overwhelmed with the course content to ensure success. Additionally, I have sought out a peer tutor to help motivate me with my studies, and have taken a 'Study Skills Course', to learn key tools and refresh myself with the best ways to succeed in school. I plan to set weekly goals with both health care professionals, in addition to my peer tutor, so that I am held accountable and can have some assistance in meeting deadlines.