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Full Course Title: 
(Un)Hidden Curriculum: What College Doesn't Teach You

(Un)Hidden Curriculum: What College Doesn't Teach You is a first-year seminar designed to demystify the unwritten rules, norms, and expectations of college life that often go unspoken but profoundly shape student success. Through a blend of in-person discussions, online reflections, guest speakers, and service-learning, students will explore the institutional structures of U.S. higher education, develop practical academic and life skills, and critically examine issues such as identity, mental health, civic engagement, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI. This course centers student voices and experiences and fosters a supportive learning community where students co-create resources for future peers. By the end of the semester, students will not only better understand how college "really works," but also be equipped to navigate it with confidence, compassion, and purpose.

Course Details
Prefix: 
UCO
Course Number: 
1200
Section Number(s) and Day/Times Taught: 
118: MW 2:00pm- 3:15pm
Term: 
Fall 2026
Categories: 
Well-Being
Student Success
Service Learning
Instructor(s)

Juhee Woo

Juhee Woo

Dr. Juhee Woo earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder and joined the Department of Sociology at Appalachian State University in 2020. Her research examines social inequalities, with particular attention to health disparities, health behaviors, and tobacco use. Her work has appeared in a variety of sociological and interdisciplinary journals, including Health & Place, Demographic Research, and Sociological Perspectives.

Dr. Woo teaches a range of undergraduate courses, including First-Year Seminar, Research Methods, Sociological Perspectives, Medical Sociology, and Health Inequalities. She is deeply committed to connecting research and teaching and enjoys engaging students in hands-on research and community-based learning. In her first-year seminar, (Un)Hidden Curriculum: What College Doesn’t Teach You, Dr. Woo helps students explore the unspoken rules, norms, and expectations of college life that can have a powerful impact on student success.

Outside the classroom, Dr. Woo enjoys walking along local greenway trails, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, and traveling both across the U.S. and internationally.