Course Catalog

3 Unit(s)

This course lays the groundwork for student success in academic programs while at GGU and beyond, and prepares them for professional success after graduation. Students will develop and practice time management skills and will become familiar with: GGU's academic policies and procedures (including the Academic Integrity Policy); student support services & resources (wellness, advising, etc.); opportunities for student involvement (clubs, student government, etc.); and academic resources & support (tutoring, library resources, etc.). Students will articulate educational and professional goals, will set a plan for their time at GGU (including exploring options for minors, certificates, etc.), and will begin to think ahead toward their degree completion and next steps after graduation. Must be taken during the first term of enrollment as an undergraduate degree student in all programs except Degrees+ programs.

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3 Unit(s)

The capstone for the associate of arts degree integrates learning across the general education program. Using skills, knowledge and abilities in the areas of critical thinking, communication, ethics, lifelong learning, quantitative fluency and information literacy, this class will require the application of knowledge to create a professional portfolio that demonstrates mastery of the program's learning objectives. This course is to be taken in the last term of the associate of arts program.

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3 Unit(s)

Uses Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to allow students to demonstrate learning they have acquired through training and experience outside of the higher education classroom. Through the completion of a six-week online course (CAEL 100) that provides instruction on how to prepare a portfolio of evidence of prior learning, students can earn up to 12 units of general elective or discipline-specific credit. A faculty advisor will coordinate the Learning Counts process, including the selection of appropriate course equivalents for portfolio review. Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: UGP-10 and recommendation of advisor.

13 Unit(s)

Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories related to lifelong learning. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department coordinator. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.

3 Unit(s)

Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.