CAT-090
What Is CAT-090: Experiential Learning Seminar?
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CAT-090 is a one-unit reflection seminar designed for students who engage in summer experiential learning activities and would like to apply these activities towards the experiential learning requirement. Please note that only Dr. Geibel's course offered each fall quarter fulfills the requirement; other versions of CAT-090 do not satisfy the experiential learning requirement. Its purpose is encouraging growth through facilitated reflection and analysis of students' experiential learning activities. Through guided prompts, discussions, and written reflections students will investigate their own perspectives, assumptions, and values and evaluate how these things informed their experience. Towards the end of the course, students will be asked to engage in reflection for action, a practice focused on improving student success by applying their cultivated knowledge to future career and academic decisions. |
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How Do I Qualify?
Students interested in taking CAT-090 during the fall quarter must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must engage in at least eighty hours of an experiential learning activity.
- You must engage in at least five weeks of the experiential learning activity.
- You must conclude the experiential learning activity no earlier than July 1 and no later than October 1.
- Since this is a reflection-based course, the activity cannot be ongoing during the fall.
- You must work with a supervisor or other individual who can sign off on your hours and responsibilities.
- Enrolled students will be required to submit a supervisor confirmation form by the end of Week 1 of the fall quarter.
- You must not receive academic credit for the experiential learning activity through any other course.
What Is an Experiential Learning Activity?
Based upon the fulfillment tracks of the experiential learning requirement, an experiential learning activity is considered to include any of the following:
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How Do I Enroll?
Students who complete an approved experiential learning activity over the summer may enroll in CAT-090 during the fall quarter.
- You can submit a preauthorization request for CAT-090 through Triton Enrollment Authorization once the fall schedule is available.
- After your request is received, you will be sent the CAT-090 Enrollment Eligibility form through the Virtual Advising Center.
- Complete the form to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria listed above.
- Once it has been confirmed that you qualify, you will be approved to register for CAT-090.
- After you have successfully passed CAT-090, your degree audit will be updated to reflect completion of the experiential learning requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enroll in CAT-090?
You can submit a preauthorization request for CAT-090 through the Enrollment Authorization System. After your request is received, you will be sent an eligibility form through the Virtual Advising Center and you will be approved to register once it has been verified that you qualify.
What if my experiential learning activity is paid?
No problem. Paid and unpaid experiential learning activities are eligible for CAT-090.
What if I receive Co-Curricular Record credit for my experiential learning activity?
Sure thing. CCR-approved opportunities are also eligible for CAT-090.
What happens if I do not meet all the enrollment criteria?
If you have not met all of the required criteria for enrollment in CAT-090, including turning in a signed supervisor confirmation form, by the end of Week 1 of the fall quarter, you will not be able to pass the class and will be asked to drop from it immediately.
Do I need to have upper-division standing to take CAT-090?
No, as long as you meet the enrollment criteria you can take CAT-090 regardless of whether you have lower- or upper-division standing.
Can I take CAT-090 for a letter grade?
No, CAT-090 can only be taken as pass/no pass.
Will my experiential learning requirement still be complete if I don't earn a passing grade?
No, if you do not pass CAT-090 your experiential learning requirement will be incomplete and you will need to take another course to satisfy it.
Does CAT-090 fulfill the experiential learning requirement?
Yes, a passing grade in CAT-090 will fulfill your experiential learning requirement.
How will I get credit for my experiential learning requirement?
Once you have successfully passed CAT-090, your degree audit will be updated to reflect completion of the experiential learning requirement. No action is required on your part.
Connect with Us
Bill(y) Robertson GeibelAssociate Director of Experiential LearningJeanne MonahanExperiential Learning Coordinator |
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