Academic Catalog

Student Development (GSD)

EKU Campus

GSD 101. Foundations of Learning. (3 Credits)

I, II. A course to promote student success and lay the foundation for critical and creative thinking across the curriculum. Open to all first year students with fewer than 30 semester hours earned. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ASO 100, BTO 100, EDO 100, GSD 101Z, GSO 100, HSO 100, or JSO 100.

GSD 101AR. Foundations of Learning. (3 Credits)

I, II. A course to promote student success and lay the foundation for critical and creative thinking across the curriculum. Open to all first year students with fewer than 30 semester hours earned. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ASO 100, BTO 100, EDO 100, GSD 101Z, GSO 100, HSO 100, or JSO 100.

GSD 101Z. Foundations of Learning. (3 Credits)

I, II. A course to promote student success and lay the foundation for critical and creative thinking across the curriculum. Open to all first year students with fewer than 30 semester hours earned. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ASO 100, BTO 100, EDO 100, GSD 101, GSO 100, HSO 100, or JSO 100.

GSD 201. Transfer Student Seminar. (1 Credit)

(1) A. Seminar is for students who enroll with 30-90 hours. Students learn how to navigate campus resources, operate degree audit software, handle transfer credits and abide by Eastern's academic integrity policy. Graded Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory.

GSD 220. Prior Learning Seminar. (2 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or departmental approval. This course is designed to help students identify and document learning gained through life experience or employment that will be assessed for possible college level credit.

GSD 225. Leadership Dynamics. (1-3 Credits)

II. The course is designed to introduce current and emerging leaders to leadership theory and development. Attention is given to self awareness, leadership styles, conflict resolution, communication skills, ethics and values and real world experience. Information is provided through class discussion, speakers, group work, journals and case studies. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours provided the subject matter differs.

GSD 225S. Leadership Dynamics: Service Learning. (1 Credit)

II. The course is designed to introduce current and emerging leaders to leadership theory and development through a dynamic service learning component including reflective activities, practice in teamwork, and engaging in service for a community partner. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for GSD 225. May be repeated up to three hours.

GSD 250. Exit Requirement AGS. (0 Credits)

(0) A. Exam for AGS students to evaluate programmatic outcomes, required of all AGS students who have earned at least 45 hours. Credit (CR) will be given when students complete the exam.

GSD 349. Applied Learning. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349A. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349B. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349C. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349D. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349E. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349F. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349G. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349H. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349I. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349J. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349K. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349L. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349M. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 349N. Cooperative Study. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and Program approval. Work under field supervisors in placements related to academic studies. Minimum 80 hours work for each credit hour. Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.

GSD 399. Professional Skill Development. (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Junior standing. Will help students recognize and build skills needed for desired career fields. Topics include: job search, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and making connections between academic experiences and professional goals.

GSD 401. McNair Research Symposium. (2 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 105; MAT 105 or any course above MAT 105. Introduction to research, writing, and expectations concerning research in academic settings. Provides essential information regarding research and writing expectations of graduate students. For McNair scholars only.

GSD 450. Exit Requirement BGS. (0 Credits)

(0) A. Exam for senior BGS students to evaluate programmatic outcomes. This exam is required of all BGS students who have earned at least 90 hours. Credit (CR) will be given when students complete the exam.