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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
GENERAL STUDIES

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GEN ST 101 University Learning Skills (1-3)
Introduction to university culture. Practice in skills necessary for academic success, including note-taking, test-taking, writing, active learning, and time and stress management. Academic planning. Introduction to university resources.
Instructor Course Description: Anne D. Browning Jennifer C Schoen Donna Bolima

GEN ST 105 Introduction to Liberal Studies (1-10, max. 10)
Designed to increase the academic proficiencies of new freshmen entering the University. Includes coursework in the liberal arts and sciences and related work in writing, speaking, and mathematics. Introduces students to computing and campus culture. Credit/no credit only.
Instructor Course Description: Anthony Schmidt

GEN ST 197 Freshman Seminar (1-3, max. 3)
Small-group discussion with faculty representing a wide spectrum of academic disciplines. Topics and approaches vary. Instructor may introduce research techniques or findings, concentrate on readings in his/her area of interest, or illustrate problems and alternatives related to the study of a particular academic discipline. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSp.
Instructor Course Description: Kathleen Collins Deborah L Pierce Fred J. Gianola Jason S. Boyd Jody W Deming James Kurt Xyst Laura Avila Timothy J Mccoy Noell Bernard Raven Avery Thomas R Andrews John B. Vallier

GEN ST 199 The University Community (1-2, max. 2)
Introduces students to various aspects of the University of Washington community. Includes exploration of university resources and opportunities, and academically related skill development. Credit/no credit only. Offered: A.
Instructor Course Description: April L Greeson Alana U. Thorbourne Alex D Llapitan Alex Kim Alodie R Wright Andre M. Bayard Anna Dehn Ann K Morris Andrew J Omahen Arica Langston Arne Nelson Phillps Andrew F Sorba Bernadette J. Bacani Nic Mcgrue Caralee Bradshaw Catherine M. Challender Scott C. Champion Lauren M. Ciszak Carolyn Thayer Hannah Cook Colin Rehm Christine E Wang Darin Allen David Cole Emily B. Feldman Edison W Tsui Erica Hail Marshall Erin H Shields Anna Hon Austin L Houvener Jason Gadek Jessica Brophy Jack Chan Jennifer L Liu Jessa Kerston Jami J Larson Jeannie Kim Nguyen Jordan Collier Jun Bom Yi Karli Casto Katherine L Brown Katie Utehs Katrina Mendizza Kara Braun Kristopher Kollmeyer Kimberly M. Reid Peter J Kobylarz Kohl Crecelius Kwaku Jebuni-Frimpong Laura Ochoa Matthew S. Dela Cruz Priscilla Min Seema Mody Marcus S. Bateman Nathan R Kenney Madeline Ross Smith Peter Gilbreath Linnell J. Pitt Raz Barnea Tyler Ready Rachel Nikol Dentel Candice Vera Ro Teena M. Curry Tiffany Lewis Veneta I Tashev Virginia Towne Anthony Schmidt Andres Moon Holly J Graves

GEN ST 300 Colloquium on Education, Learning, and Society (1, max. 3) I&S
Creates a learning community among Education minor students and their instructors. Students learn from researchers and practicing educators about current pedagogical projects and theories. Fosters self-reflexive projects to build understanding of learning pathways.

GEN ST 340 Community Fieldwork: Law (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 341 Community Fieldwork: Law (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 342 Community Fieldwork: Health (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 343 Community Fieldwork: Health (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 344 Community Fieldwork: Social Services (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 345 Community Fieldwork: Social Services (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 346 Community Fieldwork: Education (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 347 Community Fieldwork: Education (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 348 Community Fieldwork: Special Topics (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 349 Community Fieldwork: Special Topics (1-5, max. 5)
Credit/no credit only.

GEN ST 350 Independent Fieldwork (1-6, max. 18)
Independent fieldwork in community agencies, apprenticeships, internships, as approved for College of Arts and Sciences credit. Faculty sponsor and internship supervisor are required. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description: Kristine M. Kero Susan J. Templeton Victor L. Snyder

GEN ST 360 The Dream Project (2, max. 16)
Discusses issues regarding social mobility, educational access, and social justice, with help from guest speakers, readings, and professional panels. Involves weekly travel to local high schools, mentoring low-income or first-generation juniors and seniors through the college admissions process. Credit/ no credit only. Offered: jointly with EDUC 360; AWSp.

GEN ST 391 Supervised Study in Selected Fields (*, max. 15)
Special supervised study in a field represented in the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty supervisor required. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description: Gene Kim Joseph Boldan Jentery F Sayers

GEN ST 470 Undergraduate Peer Instructor Practicum (1-3, max. 12)
Provides instruction in group leadership and promotion of values and methods of learning within a university setting. For Peer Instructors in the FIG and TRIG programs. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

GEN ST 493 Senior Study (5)
For General Studies majors only. Faculty supervisor required. Offered: AWSpS.