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General College Studies (GEN)

GEN 100  (1 credit hours)  
Introduction to College  

Introduces new students to college and college life, support services provided by the college, techniques for academic success, and career exploration. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours).

Attributes: Other, Course Also Offered in Modules, Enrichment 1st Year Experience
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 102  (3 credit hours)  
Foundations of Learning  

Presents strategies which promote academic and personal success in college, including utilizing campus resources, learning and memory, self-management, critical reading, critical thinking, classroom skills, and career exploration. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours).

Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules, Enrichment Study Skills
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 103  (1 credit hours)  
Principles of Peer Mentoring  

Focuses on the study of issues, topics, and strategies related to mentoring first-year students. Relevant student development theory is highlighted. Prepares peer mentors to assist in teaching a section of GEN 100. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Sophomore status and consent of instructor.
Attributes: Other
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 104  (2 credit hours)  
Applied Principles of Peer Mentoring  

Offers academic credit to peer mentors who assist teaching a section of GEN 100 with a faculty member. Prepares peer mentors for helping plan course content, meeting with first-year students, and assisting with other course-related responsibilities as determined by the GEN 100 faculty member. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: GEN 103 and consent of GEN 100 instructor and Sophomore status.
Attributes: Other
Components: LAB: Laboratory
GEN 120  (3 credit hours)  
Service Learning  

Engages students directly in structured, community-based activities to acquaint them with community opportunities, services, and needs. Integrates concepts from the classroom with community service allowing student to practice concepts while developing an appreciation of service. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Attributes: Other
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 122  (1 credit hours)  
The Exemplary Tutor  

Trains college students to be effective tutors by introducing ethics and philosophy of tutor-tutee relationships and concepts of questioning, learning styles, problem solving, active listening, goal setting, and critical thinking. Can be taken 1 time for a total of 1 credit. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Attributes: Other
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 125  (3 credit hours)  
Applied Meta-Thinking  

Develops critical thinking skills and literacy processes across disciplines utilizing communication and appropriate applications in making self-paced, self-directed decisions and judgments. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, Course Also Offered in Modules
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 140  (3 credit hours)  
Development of Leadership  

Presents concepts of leadership and group dynamics, especially focusing on each student's individual leadership philosophy, and providing opportunities for all students to develop leadership skills and potential. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor.
Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science, Course Also Offered in Modules
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 175  (3 credit hours)  
Career and Life Skills Development  

Investigates the importance of appropriate social behavior and interaction in the workplace. Presents skills necessary for job search, self-management, and life and work transitions for adapting to changing demands and expectations. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Attributes: Other, Course Also Offered in Modules
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 225  (3 credit hours)  
Lifelong Learning Applications  

Develops and identifies overall life skills in complex systems as a whole to interact and communicate with others to produce successful outcomes. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: GE 175 or Consent of Instructor.
Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science, Course Also Offered in Modules
Components: LEC: Lecture
GEN 276  (1 credit hours)  
Employment and Professional Skills  

Presents the process of effective career planning and develops the skills necessary for obtaining and maintaining employment. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Attributes: Enrichment Career Counseling, Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture