GENR – General College Credit
GENR 104 Central College Kickstarter (1)
Transitions students to Central College with a focus on building skills and providing tools. Students will learn about various paths for building success in academics, social interactions and career preparation. The Kickstarter program will prepare students for a liberal arts experience by integrating them into the campus community and the community of Pella. Limited to first-semester students. Pass/ No Credit basis.
GENR 105 Introduction to College Success II (1)
Prerequisite: GENR 104 and participation in the SSS program. A continuation of GENR-104 where students will develop self-awareness and lifelong learning skills. Examines career exploration, personality preferences, learning styles and emotional intelligence. This course meets in the second half of the semester.
GENR 106 Intro to Central: Transfers (1)
This course provides transfer students with an introduction to Central College. Class discussion will address acclimation to Central’s community, engagement in activities and how to succeed academically.
GENR 204-SS Introduction to College Success III (1)
Prerequisite: GENR-104 and GENR-105. This course serves as a follow-up to GENR-104-SS Intro to College Success I and GENR-105-SS Intro to College Success II from the initial semester and continues to help students get acclimated to life at Central. Topics include increasing self-awareness of individual strengths and interests, increasing financial literacy, formulation of career goals, exploration of cultural diversity and empathy, and a variety to wellness concepts.
GENR 214 Mock Trial (1-2)
Students will study the American judicial process and argue a simulated civil or criminal case in multiple intercollegiate competitions sponsored under the auspices of the American Mock Trial Association. The course focuses on the development of critical thinking and oral communication skills. Offered for two credits in the fall and one credit in the spring. Unlimited repeats allowed. Pass/No Credit basis.
GENR 283 Experiential Module (1-2)
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Provides an individualized experiential opportunity in an approved off-campus cross-cultural experience. Requires consultation with a faculty member, preparation and approval of a proposal that specifies a required bibliography on the target culture, the type of reflection that will take place, the format of the final product and the presentation of a final product. Requires a minimum of 15 hours of direct contact for each hour of credit requested. Also requires participation in diversity training and orientation seminar unless previously completed. Pass/No Credit. May be repeated.