GEN-1000 Introduction to College
1 Credit
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and expectations of higher education. Topics include higher education terminology, student responsibilities, financial literacy, degree programs, and student rights and responsibilities.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): None
GEN-1010 Personal Development
2 Credits
Experience-based course designed to explore identity, strengths, values, goals, time-management and decision-making strategies, and resources. Focus placed on structured activities and self-assessments which foster healthy self-esteem, positive thinking, motivation, self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills in a group setting.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
GEN-1022 Strategies for Success
3 Credits
Information and methods helpful for student success. Planning, time management, communication skills, relationships, memory, reading comprehension and retention, note taking, and test taking techniques. Stress management and techniques for overcoming test anxiety will be practiced. Diversity, college resources, and learning styles will be explored.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0985 Introduction to College Literacies or appropriate score on English Placement Test, or departmental approval. Note: ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
GEN-1040 Career Exploration
2 Credits
Exploration of personality, interests, skills, and values through a series of self-assessments and inventories based on career theory. Emphasis on the nature and meaning of work in relation to life and career satisfaction. Occupational resources analyzed and discussed.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
GEN-1060 Creative Parenting Skills for Students
2 Credits
Course applies a developmental framework in examining theoretical approaches to the process of parenting. Explores expectations, influences and strategies of parenting with focus on attitudes and behaviors. Topics include facilitating the parent-child relationship from birth through adolescence, parenting techniques, adaptions of the traditional family structure, contemporary discipline techniques, and community resources. These topics will be addressed within the context of cultural diversity.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
GEN-1070 First Year Success Seminar
1 Credit
Introduction to Cuyahoga Community College community, resources, and skills necessary for student success. Topics include personal responsibility, motivation, student support services, career and academic planning, time management, study skills, and financial literacy.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
GEN-1100 Mental Wellness and the College Student
1 Credit
Orient the student to emotional and mental well-being as they transition to college. Introduce students to resources campus, local, and national resources to help promote and maintain wellness.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0985 Introduction to College Literacies or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.
GEN-201H Honors in Action Research Project Seminar I
2 Credits
The Honors in Action research project is designed to engage students in informed action-based research meant to foster student success and growth as scholars and leaders. Emphasizes analytic and collaborative problem solving and leadership skills. Focuses on an selecting an overarching topic and determination of a theme to research, identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary resources, and development of research objectives and questions. Also includes writing and submitting an Honors in Action Research Grant Proposal.
Other Required Hours: Seminar: 2 hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I.
GEN-202H Honors in Action Research Project Seminar II
2 Credits
Continuation of Honors in Action (HIA) Research Project Seminar I. Develop an action-oriented project that provides tangible support to the local community based on the research question and objectives developed in the first HIA Research project seminar. Emphasis will be placed on leadership roles and communication.
Other Required Hours: Seminar: 2 hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I.