Skills

The Seaver Core includes a Skills section as a space for knowledge and skills that fall outside of traditional academic disciplines but are beneficial to students’ total development. These courses are designed to provide students more practical knowledge and skills as they prepare for life beyond college—in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and building healthy relationships.

Requirements

RISE 101: Resilience, Research, and Real Life

This course will introduce students to the literature and psychological principles related to resilience, grit, and perseverance. Students will be encouraged to develop healthy coping habits and interpersonal skills to support them throughout their university years and beyond. This course will also provide students with basic orientation to the university and its offices.

BA 101: Financial Literacy

This course provides the tools necessary for students to gain both economic and financial literacy. The course integrates economics and personal finance concepts to help students of all majors better understand the implications of economic events and make informed financial decisions, including decisions regarding budgets, investment, insurance, and retirement planning. The course also provides a set of practical applications to help students understand the omplexities of financial decision-making

GSGS 200: Designing Your Life

This course is an introduction to career exploration and career management skills. Personality and interest assessments will help students determine career or graduate school aspirations. Students will identify career pathways, learn how to research them, and develop a career plan. A range of career management skills will be explored including professional branding, resume, interview skills, internship and job search strategies, professionalism and others.

Additional Health and Wellness focused courses

Any physical education class taken in Malibu or abroad.