General Studies (GST)
GST 107. 2.
Explores complex social issues related to community service. Students volunteer weekly at sites in the Greensboro community and connect their service, academic, and personal development via electronic portfolios. The course also serves as an orientation to the Bonner Scholars program; enrollment is limited to new Bonner Scholars. CR/NC.
GST 110. Quantitative Literacy. 2.
This course covers quantitative reasoning and provides a general overview of quantitative methods, applied arithmetic, geometry and graphics, and algebra. Enrollment is limited to students who have not satisfied the quantitative literacy requirement. CR/NC. Fulfills quantitative literacy requirement.
GST 119. Learning Lab. 2.
This course teaches learning and self-management principles and practices drawn from research and applied to organization, time management, and active learning. Students examine the factors that impact their individual academic experience, select relevant methods for deepening their learning and thinking processes, and develop practical self-regulation strategies and techniques. Students practice their processes and strategies, and then immediately apply them to the other courses.
GST 121. Mentor Program. 1.
This course assists first-year and transfer students in their adjustment to college life and provides each with a mentor for the first semester. Topics include, among others: management of time and stress, building relationships, preparing for exams, diversity, and selecting a major. CR/NC.
GST 125. 1-2.
A preparatory program for all student leaders. Students will explore different definitions and styles of leadership, diversity, and basic helping/communication skills and apply these concepts to future leadership roles. CR/NC.
GST 150. 1-8.
May also be offered at the 250, 350 and 450 levels.
GST 151. The Culture of Work. 4
Students will explore how we approach and exist at “work” authentically and informed. Work-place culture, professionalism standards, hard and soft skills, and overall wellness will be covered as well as its roots in various social constructs. Ultimately, students will explore what it means to evolve from a student to a professional and how each person must navigate and adapt to these environments differently in respect to their identities and values.
GST 152. The Hunt. 4
This class will focus on creating and tailoring application materials in order to apply for jobs and internships. The graduate application process and materials will also be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to search and apply for jobs, internships and graduate programs as well as practice their interviewing skills.
GST 250. Special Topics. 17.
GST 260. Independent Study. 1-8.
May also be offered at 360 and 460 levels.
GST 350. Special Topics. 1-8.
GST 450. Special Topics. 1-16.
GST 550. Special Topics. 4.