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General Studies (GST) - College and Career Courses

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Career Exploration and Preparation

Students who need guidance to explore their major and career options have the opportunity to take courses that will help with career development and preparation.

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Service-Learning

Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that engages students in service through mutually beneficial and reciprocal relationships with approved community partners. These credit-bearing opportunities enrich the learning experience, integrate reflection, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. 

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Peer Education and College Mentoring

These programs offer students the opportunity to take on a leadership role on campus as tutors, mentors, or peer educators.

Become a Tutor

Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE) Information 

Peer Health Educator Information

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Internships, Co-ops, and Practicum

Internships

Planned, registered experiences that help you explore and confirm your career options and boost your resume through both real-world experiences, and formal classroom instruction.

Co-ops

Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a work-integrated learning experience and a mutually beneficial partnership between a student, the institution, and an employer.  Co-op combines classroom-based learning with in-depth, extensive practical work experience.

Practicum