• GNST 1001: Start Smart

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is recommended for all first-year students at Snow College. The course is taught during two days before regular classes begin for fall semester and in periodic meetings throughout the semester. The course is designed to help new students learn what they need to know to be successful learners at Snow College, to map out a written academic plan for their stay at the College, and to make helpful social connections. Students must earn a C- (70%) to receive credit for this course.
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• GNST 1002: Principles of Peer Mentoring

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This seminar-based course is designed for students participating in peer leadership activities with other students. The focus of this course is on student development theory, practice and skill development. Mentoring skills and proficiencies will include, but are not limited to: leadership skills, listening skills, advising skills, problem solving skills, and proper referral to campus resources. Successful completion of this introductory course is required prior enrolling advanced peer mentoring coursework.
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• GNST 1003: Peer Mentoring Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This seminar-based course is designed for Peer Mentors. The focus of this course is putting student development theory and skill development into practice. Mentoring skills and proficiencies will include, but are not limited to: leadership skills, listening skills, advising skills, problem-solving skills, and proper referral to campus resources.
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• GNST 1004: College Preparation & Survival

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is designed to help students prepare for and succeed in college. In particular, we look at college in the context of individual life goals. The course focuses on the purpose of college, the academic objectives of higher education, the college application process, financial aid, academic standards and expectations in college compared to high school, and life in a college community.
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• GNST 1008: Global Inquiry Abroad

  1.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course provides students with a cultural and language experience in a foreign country. The course may be faculty-led, with a Snow College professor traveling with the students, or part of Snow College's partner universities reciprocal student exchange program. The course will be repeatable for credit, up to 3 credits.
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• GNST 1010: Principles of Student Success

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course emphasizes the development of personal skills for success, encourages campus engagement, and explores majors and careers. The focus of the course will be academic skills, self-management skills, campus resources, the Snow College General Education curriculum and how student interests, skills and values can help them select a major.
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• GNST 1011: College Study Skills (Online)

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course emphasizes developing academic skills, making career choices, and managing personal responsibility. Elements of the course include attitude, career exploration, goal setting, time and stress management, effective study skills, test taking, note taking, reading and memory strategies, listening skills, and emotional intelligence.
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• GNST 1012: Fundamentals of Residence Life

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is an extension of the Resident Assistant (RA) & Resident Director (RD) trainings offered at the start of each semester. Throughout this course, the RAs & RDs will understand the various roles of their positions, conflict mediation, program development, student support, and the complexities of student development. This course is designed to prepare RAs & RDs to aid students, provide resources, handle policies, and develop a student community within their assigned residence halls.
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• GNST 1013: Principles of Residence Life

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is an extension of the Resident Assistant (RA) & Resident Director (RD) trainings offered at the start of each semester. Throughout this course, the RAs & RDs will understand how to develop their skills to improve themselves, better support students, and learn how to grow their grit as they move forward in life. This course is designed to prepare RAs & RDs to aid students, provide resources, handle policies, and develop a student community within their assigned residence halls, and apply what they have learned as Residence Life Student Leaders to their future careers and personal goals.
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• GNST 1020: College Success Skills

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is designed to help students become more successful in the college setting, with an emphasis on graduating from Snow College and transferring to a university. Topics covered include effective time management and study skills (memory, reading, note taking, and testing); use of personal, campus, and community resources; creating effective communication skills, healthy lifestyles; and exploring financial issues. Emphasis is on group work, and requirements include group presentations. A team teaching format helps students learn to adjust to diverse teaching styles.
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