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Special Interest Electives

Are you undeclared or not sure if the major you have chosen is the right one for you? In either case, Special Interest Courses will allow you to explore different majors or interests. These courses count towards your degree as electives and offer insight into the following areas. 

GST 110 - Life Planning and Career Exploration
This course is for Undeclared students only. It helps students explore their interests, strengths and values and apply them to the process of choosing and/or confirming a major. During the course, students will build self-confidence and competency and develop an educational plan that includes the identification of possible career directions.

GST 120 - Leadership in Action
This course provides both a cognitive and experiential base to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the styles, theories and competencies underlying leadership, followership, and trusteeship. Students will focus on group behavior and leadership through required active participation in the course, and involvement in campus or community leadership activities. Students will enhance their awareness of civility, ethics, group dynamics, and team building.

ENG 102 - Composition II: Sustainability
Interested in looking at how to meet the present needs of society without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs? This course is designed to "integrate natural systems with human patterns and to celebrate continuity, uniqueness and placemaking" (Early, 1993). Join with other classmates who want to help make the world a sustainable place now and in the future.