General Studies (GNST)

GNST 4360. Integrated Career Preparation.

This course is first in a two-part capstone sequence culminating in an applied project. Students will engage in self-analysis, identify marketable skills, and complete occupational and industry research. To complete this course, students will create an individualized career plan integrating three academic minors and identify a preliminary topic for an applied project to be developed in the second capstone course, GNST 4361-Integrated Project. (WI) Prerequisite: A minimum of 2.0 Texas State GPA and departmental approval.

GNST 4361. Integrated Project.

This is the second course in a two-part capstone sequence culminating in an applied project. Students will complete an applied project, beginning with a formal proposal presentation containing career-specific problems or future graduate study research as identified in GNST 4360; a bibliography review; audience analysis; and an applied written solution. Students will end the course by completing a three-minute thesis-style (3MT®) presentation and a career portfolio to synthesize knowledge, skills, and abilities from both courses in the capstone sequence. (WI) Prerequisite: GNST 4360 with a grade of "D" or better and a minimum of 2.0 Texas State GPA and departmental approval.