The purpose of this practicum was to develop a study skills curriculum to be incorporated into the existing ACT I Extended Freshman Orientation program at Brenau College in Georgia, to assist underprepared students admitted under special admissions programs in achieving greater academic success. An eight-step curriculum development process was followed, which consisted of the identification of: (1) institutional mission; (2) characteristics of Brenau students; (3) environmental factors impacting the curriculum; (4) specific learning outcomes expected; (5) specific curriculum content; (6) methods of delivery; (7) resources to be utilized; and (8) means of assessing student learning and the curriculum itself. The practicum product was a syllabus for a 5-session study skills program; the syllabus is provided in the appendix. The syllabus covers study habits, time management, effective reading, notetaking and listening skills, and test taking. Recommendations are offered for implementation of study skills content in ACT I and other college programs. Includes 31 references. (JDD)