Apr 14, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

INDS 1020 - Critical Thinking for Student Success



2 Credits
This course introduces students to basic concepts in critical thinking that support ongoing accomplishment in a modern world. Students will address concepts relevant to criticism, point of view, communication, education, organization, and performance. This course is intended for students in their first or second semester at DCTC.

Major Content Areas
Writing

Critical thinking

Technology

Work

Money

Health

Scheduling

Organization

Learning

Diversity

Learning Outcomes
Write a well organized essay.

Identify and solve problems related to student success.

Determine appropriate procedures for achieving student success in various situations.

Use the writing process and techniques for criticism to develop responses to a viewpoint.

Organize their thinking and learning about achieving student success.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking