General Studies

Introduces students to the foundations of college success and to the academic environment of NHTI. Academic advising, self-assessment and the development of a career portfolio help students to identify and achieve academic and professional goals and support lifelong learning. This course is required for all General Studies majors except for those enrolled in GST102C: Study Strategies. Please see the General Studies department head for the Waiver Policy for this course.

Required for all General Studies majors who wish to apply for experiential learning credit. It will assist students in defining career objectives and preparing proposals for experiential learning credit. It will include advising and in-class writing sessions.

Through the presentation of topics ranging from reading and study strategies to stress management, students become better equipped to adjust to the college experience and increase their chances of academic success. Individual periodic conferencing is also a key element of the course. It is open to all students and required for some AGS students. Waivers from this course can be granted for students transferring two or more college-level classes with grades of B- or better. This course fulfills the GST 100C course requirement for all General Studies and Associate in Arts majors. This course may not be taken as an elective to meet graduation requirements.