SS1000 — Student and Career Success

Course Structure

  • Format Online
  • Weeks 5
  • Total Points 1,000

At a Glance

Course Snapshot

SS1000 Student and Career Success is a 5-week online course organized into five weekly modules. Each week follows a consistent Learn → Practice → Do → Apply structure, building academic and professional skills toward a final portfolio submission in Week 5.

5
Weeks
5
Modules
5
Discussions
300 pts total
11
Assignments
AI + PULSE + Portfolio
~10
Hrs / Week
range: 8.5–11 hrs
1,000
Total Points

Assessment

Grade Distribution

Your final grade comes from three activity categories. Assessments carry the most weight — plan your study time accordingly. All graded activities are due Sunday at 11:59 PM EST unless otherwise noted.

Assessments

45%

Weekly tests and interactive video assessments. Tests are the largest single grade each week.

  • › 5 Weekly Tests — Weeks 1–4: 90 pts · Week 5: 70 pts
  • › 5 Interactive Video Key Concepts — 10 pts each
  • Subtotal: 450 pts

Discussions

30%

One discussion per week. Initial post due Wednesday. Two peer replies due by Sunday.

  • › 5 Weekly Discussions — 60 pts each
  • › Initial post: Wednesday 11:59 PM EST
  • › Replies: 2 on separate days by Sunday
  • Subtotal: 300 pts

Assignments

25%

AI and PULSE assignments build applied professional skills. Week 5 includes a Portfolio Submission.

  • › 5 AI Assignments — 20 pts each
  • › 5 PULSE Assignments — 20 pts each
  • › 1 Portfolio Submission — 20 pts (Week 5)
  • Subtotal: 250 pts

Instructional Design

How This Course Works

Every week in SS1000 follows the same four-step learning structure. Each step is designed to prepare you for the next. Students who complete steps in order consistently score higher than those who skip ahead to graded activities.

1

Learn

Read the textbook chapter and work through the Key Points page for the week's module. These are your study materials — none are graded. Take notes. Identify concepts you don't yet understand before moving on.

Learn ~1.5–2 hrs Ungraded
2

Practice

Complete the ungraded Self-Assessment. This is a diagnostic tool, not a grade. Use your results to identify what to review before taking the weekly test. If you struggle here, revisit the chapter before completing Do.

Practice ~30 min–1 hr Ungraded
3

Do

Submit the week's three graded activities through D2L: the Discussion, Interactive Video Key Concepts, and Assessment. Your Discussion initial post is due Wednesday. All other Do activities are due Sunday at 11:59 PM EST.

Do ~4 hrs Graded
4

Apply AI & PULSE

Review the AI and PULSE Key Points, then complete the graded AI Assignment and PULSE Assignment. These apply course concepts to real professional scenarios using AI tools and the PULSE competency framework. Week 5 adds a Portfolio Submission.

Apply AI ~2 hrs Graded

Course Map

Weekly Learning Journey

Click any week to expand the full activity breakdown. Each accordion shows the week’s learning objectives, all required activities, estimated time on task, and point values. You can have multiple weeks open at once to compare.

Learning Objectives

  • CO1. Identify strategies to maximize the UMA learning experience.
    • 1.1 Describe key academic resources available at UMA.
  • CO2. Develop strategies to increase self-awareness.
    • 2.1 Analyze personal learning behaviors and environmental factors that impact academic performance.

Module 1: Transitioning to Professional Learning

Learn Chapter 1: Transitioning to Professional Learning 1 hr
Learn Key Points: Transitioning to Professional Learning 1 hr
Practice Self-Assessment 30 min
Do Week 1 – Discussion 60 pts 2 hrs
Do Week 1 – Interactive Video Key Concepts 1 10 pts 1 hr
Do Week 1 – Assessment 90 pts 1 hr
Apply AI Week 1 AI Key Points 15 min
Apply AI Week 1 – AI Assignment 20 pts 1 hr
PULSE Week 1 PULSE Key Points 15 min
PULSE Week 1 – PULSE Assignment 20 pts 1 hr

Before You Begin

Student Success Tips

Students who perform well in SS1000 share four consistent habits. These are not suggestions — they are behaviors that distinguish students who finish strong from those who fall behind.

Stay on Schedule

This course moves quickly. Plan your week on Monday. Allocate specific time blocks for Learn, Practice, and Do activities rather than working only when you feel motivated. Don’t let Sunday become your first day of the week.

Learn Before You Do

The textbook chapter and Key Points page exist for a reason. Students who skip directly to graded activities consistently score lower on assessments. Every Learn activity is designed to prepare you for the week’s test and assignments.

Use Your Self-Assessment as a Diagnostic

The ungraded Practice Self-Assessment is not a formality — it is a preview of the weekly test. If you struggle on the Self-Assessment, return to the chapter before submitting graded Do activities. That is the entire point of Practice.

Reach Out Before You Fall Behind

Contact your instructor through D2L Messages at the first sign of confusion or difficulty. A quick message on Monday is far more effective than a message on Saturday night before a Sunday deadline. UMA instructors respond within 48 hours on weekdays.

“In healthcare, waiting too long to ask for help creates problems for patients and colleagues. The same is true in this course. Professional learners act early — they do not wait until they are already behind.”