GEN - General Education

During this co-curricular time, students will work to enhance their education through group work, workshops, tutoring, guest lectures and enhanced coursework support. Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

During this co-curricular time, students will work to enhance their education through group work, workshops, tutoring, guest lectures and enhanced coursework support. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

During this co-curricular time, students will work to enhance their education through group work, workshops, tutoring, guest lectures and enhanced coursework support. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

During this co-curricular time, students will work to enhance their education through group work workshops, tutoring, guest lectures and enhanced coursework support. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

During this co-curricular time, students will work to enhance their education through group work, workshops, tutoring, guest lectures and enhanced coursework support. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0 quarter hour

This course prepares students to be successful in a college environment and introduces them to the resources and support offered by National Louis University. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; engage in self-assessment; strengthen their information literacy and digital literacy skills; and explore their personal and professional growth paths. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The undergraduate capstone experience is designed to bring reflection and focus to the whole of the college experience. It should encourage students to integrate facets of their area of concentration with important concepts from related disciplines. This culminating college experience should focus on some feature of the student's area of concentration and should require the disciplined use of skills, methodology, and knowledge taught throughout the undergraduate curriculum. This experience is designed for General Studies Track students in HP3. Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of necessary courses leading to culminating capstone experience, or at the discretion of the program director . Co-requisite(s): None. 3-5 quarter hours

The Career Development Seminar focuses on analyzing and developing skills in order to succeed in job interviews and within a workplace setting. Students will evaluate various strategies to utilize during a job interview, complete a mock interview, and self-reflect on their performance. In addition, students will build their knowledge of code-switching, identity and workplace norms by investigating and analyzing scenarios and various readings. Finally, students will gain valuable real-life experience by participating in a job shadow experience that aligns with their area of study. After the job shadow, students will evaluate their individual performance and discuss areas for improvement with the group. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0-2 quarter hours

The Braven Accelerator course is designed to prepare Undergraduate students for the increasingly competitive, globalized job marketplace. Through blended learning, interactive experiences, and reflection, students will build meaningful networks, discover their innate leadership skills, and cultivate the positive traits needed to thrive in twenty-first century workplaces. Braven participants complete weekly online modules and assignments to develop in five professional competencies: Operating and managing, problem solving, working in teams, networking and communicating, and self-driven leadership. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0-2 quarter hours

The Career Development Seminar helps participants identify their assets and communicate their value to potential employers and contacts using discipline specific tools. During the class, students develop successful interview strategies, construct and refine their job portfolio, and apply constructive criticism in professional settings. A series of preparatory lessons and exercises culminate in a Career Day event where students can hone their skills with the help of volunteer professional mentors. Students then apply feedback by revising their job materials and publishing them on NLU Hire. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0-2 quarter hours