FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Thursday, May 17, 2007 - San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies is offering the Practical Academic Study Skills (PASS) Program for students entering high school or college desiring to learn how to achieve academic success. The PASS program will provide students with the study skills needed to succeed in the classroom and be better prepared for each education level.

Skills taught in the program include note-taking and outlining, test-taking strategies, problem-solving, time management, memorization techniques, listening skills, critical thinking, and reading strategies. Faculty members from SDSU have developed the curriculum and teach the course.

The PASS program for students entering high school takes place Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 8-10 am at Steele Canyon High School; Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 7:30-9:30 am at Grossmont High School; and Monday-Friday, August 13-17, 8-10 am at the SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers. The program for students entering college is Monday-Friday, August 13-17, 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers.

Cost for the weeklong course is $139, up until five days before each respective course's starting date. After those dates, the cost is $159.

For more information and a program brochure, call (619) 594-2517 or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 35 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.