Course Catalog

GC Thrive

GC THRIVE is an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Program that enables young adults with intellectual disabilities, ages 18-28, to attend college with their non-disabled peers. The program is committed to providing an inclusive, meaningful college experience for students so they can develop the social, academic, career, and independent living skills that will support them to live authentic and fulfilling lives.

GC THRIVE is a two-year program designed to be a transformative experience for all Georgia College community members because it embodies diversity and inclusion on campus. GC THRIVE students are encouraged to identify and pursue individual academic interests, define practical and meaningful career paths, and develop reciprocal relationships with faculty, staff, and peers.

GC THRIVE is a non-residential program.

The courses below are only available to GC THRIVE students and registration is completed by the GCSU CPE staff.

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GC Thrive: EDFS 0001 - First Year Academic Seminar (TREK) CRN: 81146
Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 254UCOL283801
Dates: 8/19/2025 - 12/2/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 16
Building: Kilpatrick Hall
Room: 226
Instructor: Michael Lerzo

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

GC THRIVE: TREK

Required of all first-year students their first semester on campus, this seminar introduces students to the teaching profession, helps them establish meaningful career goals and objectives, and emphasizes the skills necessary for success in the first year of college. A clear background check is required for all field work. This course does not count toward the total hours required for graduation.

GC Thrive: EDFS 0001 - First Year Academic Seminar (TREK) CRN: 81148
Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 254UCOL283802
Dates: 8/19/2025 - 12/2/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 16
Building: Arts & Sciences
Room: 340A
Instructor: Cynthia Alby

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

GC THRIVE: TREK

Required of all first-year students their first semester on campus, this seminar introduces students to the teaching profession, helps them establish meaningful career goals and objectives, and emphasizes the skills necessary for success in the first year of college. A clear background check is required for all field work. This course does not count toward the total hours required for graduation.

GC Thrive: GC1Y Critical Thinking - Writing Life Stories CRN: 81706
Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 254UCOL102601
Dates: 8/19/2025 - 11/25/2025
Times: 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 29
Building: Russell Library
Room: 241
Instructor: Bonnie Green

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

CRITICAL THINKING: WRITING LIFE STORIES
This course will focus on heightening an awareness of your cultural heritage(s) through personal writings. You will be recovering personal memories and collecting and retelling family stories. You will begin by collecting fragments of images, memories, dreams, and stories -- a mixture of American cultures that you have collected in your mind throughout your lifetime. Through interviews you will collect stories from your parents, grandparents, other members of the family and people who share your common background. In addition to personal writings, you will collect materials that are connected to personal or family past, photographs, meaningful documents, stories told to you, favorite recipes, etc. Some research will be involved. Your personal stories will be put into context through researching the historical and cultural backgrounds of your ancestors. You will be collecting visual images of periods long past as well as myths and tales. You will explore the signs of the times by researching popular media and historical writings.

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