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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

GS 1000 | GS 1001 | GS 1010 | GS 1012 | GS 1013 | GS 1015 | GS 2001 | GS 2003 | GS 2010 | GS 2012 | GS 2013 | GS 2306 | GS 2500 | GS 2950 | GS 3001 | GS 3010 | GS 3012 | GS 3013 | GS 3015 | GS 3418 | GS 3419 | GS 3421 | GS 3930 | GS 3931 | GS 4010 | GS 4012 | GS 4013 | GS 4900 | GS 4930 | GS 4950 | VIEW ALL
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.
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.
GS 1010: Military Science Leadership Development (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 1012: Military Science Tactical Leader (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 1013: Military Science: Basic Leadership (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 1015: Leadership Lab (.5) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
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 (your dreams and calling). Clarify your skills and strengths and create a working resume. Explore majors and 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. Extra fee.
Restrictions:Senior students are excluded.
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.
GS 2010: Military Science Team Leader (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 2012: Military Science Tactical Leader (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 2013: Military Science: Trans Ldr (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
GS 2306: Tutoring (1) Offerings
Tutoring May be repeated for credit 2 times.
GS 2500: Service Training for SPRINT (2) Offerings
Explores the missiological, cultural, practical and personal aspects of short-term mission through the lens of Christian Community Development. This course is required for Summer SPRINT participants.
GS 2950: Christian Approaches to Finding Your Vocation (2) Offerings
Explores selected topics.
Equivalent Courses:GS 4950
GS 3001: College to Career Planning (1-2) Offerings
Graduation will be here before you know it - what's next? This class will help you explore your options and market yourself successfully. Learn to network, write a powerful resume and cover letter, create an effective LinkedIn profile, search for a job or internship and prepare for interviews. Finish the class feeling more confident in your career exploration skills and with the tools to professionally present yourself to employers.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
GS 3010: Military Science Teaching Leadership (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3012: Military Science App Leader (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3013: Military Science Advanced Leadership (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3015: Tech Military Instruction (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3418: Student Leadership and Service I (2) Offerings
This course is designed to prepare Peer Advisors for their role within the Department of Residence Life for the upcoming academic year. Students will be equipped with foundational knowledge of college student development within a Christian community context and receive training on leadership styles, community development, identity development, and other relevant issues for their work with students. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3419: Student Leadership and Service II (1) Offerings
Prerequisite: GS 3418. This course is designed to support Peer Advisors in their current role within the Department of Residence Life and to enhance their understanding of their role among residential students. Course content will include practical information on topics related to peer counseling, wellness, educational program management, and other relevant issues facing college students. May be repeated for credit 3 times.
Attributes:Upper-Division
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
GS 3930: Practicum (1-5) Offerings
Credit for practical experience.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 3931: Cross Cultural Experiences in Guatemala (5) Offerings
This class explores the culture and recent history of Guatemala. The students will be living and working in a small town in central Guatemala and will work with full time professionals assisting with development and outreach activities at specific work sites. The students will learn about the recent history of Guatemala including the Civil war, race relations and disparity of income through readings and lectures. They will reflect on these learning activities in the context of their work sites and living conditions and write essays based upon these reflections.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Ways of Engaging
GS 4010: Military Science Developing Leaders (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 4012: Military Science Adapt Leader (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
GS 4013: Military Science Advanced Leadership (3) Offerings
ROTC courses through the University of Washington with approval from the University Registrar and ROTC Army office.
Attributes:Upper-Division
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.
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.
GS 4950: Christian Approaches to Finding Your Vocation (2) Offerings
Explores selected topics.
Equivalent Courses:GS 2950 Attributes:Upper-Division



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