University Seminar (US)

US 1000  BRIDGE PROGRAM (0 credits)

The Bridge Program within the Thompson Learning Community provides additional support to students enrolled in English as a Second Language courses (ESL I and ESL II). Curriculum and supplemental activities are designed to help these students better navigate the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.

Prerequisite(s): Be a member of the Thompson Learning Community, enrolled in ENGL 1090 or ENGL 1100. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

US 1010  CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE MODERN DAY STUDENT (1 credit)

Students will use critical thinking and reasoning to analyze themes, perspectives, and concepts drawn from academic works, career development theory, and Positive Psychology to inform academic, personal and professional lives.

Prerequisite(s): Limited to students who have earned 15 or fewer credit hours and have not taken an equivalent course. Students should not register for US 1010 and US 1020. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

US 1020  TLC ACADEMIC SUCCESS SEMINAR (0 credits)

This course is intended to enhance first-year students' potential for success in college. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn about academic strategies, network with other TLC community members and staff, and become familiar with UNO resources and programs.

Prerequisite(s): Thompson Learning Community members only. Freshman only or permission. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

US 1030  LEADING YOUR MONEY (0 credits)

Personal finance for the collegiate leader.

US 2020  TLC SOPHOMORE SEMINAR (0 credits)

TLC Sophomore Seminar is a course designed to assist students in exploring university and academic identity, build leadership competency, introduce students to resources that will lead to major and career exploration, and build networking relationships at UNO and in the community.

Prerequisite(s): Second-year Thompson Learning Community Students. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

US 2800  CAREER COMPETENCIES FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS (3 credits)

This course facilitates the development of 21st century skills to enable professional success in a variety of fields. Topics include aligning occupational information with self-awareness, professional communication, critical thinking and self-advocacy for lifelong career management.

US 3030  TLC MENTOR INTERNSHIP (0-1 credits)

Students serve as peer mentors who help first-year students to transition into college and connect them to necessary resources for academic and personal success.

Prerequisite(s): Current Thompson Learning Community (TLC) student with a 2.5 GPA. Not open to non-degree graduate students.