| GS 1000: Foundations for Success in College (1-2) Offerings |
| Students who succeed in college possess or develop a requisite core set of skills, understandings, and behaviors. This course for entering freshmen focuses on five areas that impact first-year success at the university level and lay a solid foundation for future achievement: time management, goal setting, motivation, self-regulation, and awareness of campus culture. If taken for two credits, the course also includes a writing component focused on development of personal editing abilities and an understanding of college-level writing demands. |
| Restrictions:Freshman students only. |
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| GS 1001: Success Skills for College (2) Offerings |
| Assists students as they develop and expand their understanding and use of time management, note-taking, textbook reading, and exam strategies in order to increase their academic performance in the university setting. Information is included on how to utilize personal learning styles and strengths. |
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| GS 2001: Major and Career Exploration (2) Offerings |
| Choosing a major can be stressful and confusing. This class will help you focus on who you are (your gifts and talents) and where you want to be (dreams and calling). Clarify your skills and strengths and create a working resume. Explore career interests with online resources and informational interviews. Consider experiences that will enhance your learning such as job shadows, campus activities and internships. Leave with new ideas, tools, and a plan for further exploration and discovery. |
| Restrictions:Senior students are excluded. |
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| GS 2003: Effective Academic Reading Strategies (3) Offerings |
| The course presents strategies that make it possible to read complex material faster and more effectively. Approaches to academic reading that increase comprehension, strengthen critical thinking, impact memory, improve reading rate, and establish effective reading habits are introduced with opportunity to apply them to work in other classes. |
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| GS 2306: Tutoring (1) Offerings |
| Tutoring May be repeated for credit 2 times. |
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| GS 3001: College to Career Planning (1) Offerings |
| Graduation is just around the corner - what's next? This class will help you focus on exploring your options, clarifying your goals and marketing yourself successfully. Learn to network, write a powerful resume and cover letter, search for a job or internship, and prepare for interviews. Finish the class feeling more confident about your skills for vocational discernment and lifelong career development. |
| Equivalent Courses:BUS 2910
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| GS 3418: Student Leadership and Service I (2) Offerings |
| Offers sessions where peer advisors experience training as well as small-group sessions for instruction specific to their leadership position. Course content will include practical information and skills to address issues such as peer counseling, conflict mediation, crisis intervention, program management, developmental transitions, principles of leadership, and other important challenges facing residential students. May be repeated for credit 3 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| GS 3419: Student Leadership and Service II (1) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: GS 3418. Offers sessions where peer advisors experience advanced training as well as small-group sessions for instruction specific to their leadership position. Course content will include practical information and skills to address issues such as peer counseling, conflict mediation, crisis intervention, program management, developmental transitions, and other important challenges facing residential students. May be repeated for credit 3 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| GS 3421: Student Leadership and Service II CM (1-2) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: GS 2400. Strongly recommended for all Campus Ministry Leadership. This Autumn course offers joint sessions where campus leaders in GS 3419, 3420 and 3421 receive advanced leadership training as well as small group sessions for instruction specific to their leadership position. Areas of focus include small group dynamics, lifestyle evangelism, faith development theory, personal reflection models and program planning. May be repeated for credit 3 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| GS 4900: Independent Study (1-5) Offerings |
| Independent Study May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| GS 4930: Leadership Practicum (1-10) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the minor. Supervised practicum in student-leadership positions under advising of the Office of Student Life. Includes learning contract, readings, and assignments to enable students to deepen leadership skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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