Penn State Guides Students to Easy GPA Boosters in General Education Courses
University Park, PA – Navigating general education credits can be daunting for many Penn State students, especially for those lacking extensive college credits from high school. However, several classes stand out as enjoyable options that also help boost GPAs.
NUTR 100: Nutrition Applications for a Healthy Lifestyle offers a fun way to learn about nutrition without daunting exams. With just open-book quizzes and three projects, participation is simple and critical, thanks to mandatory class attendance.
For those interested in the arts, THEA 100: The Art of Theatre allows students to experience live performances, including selections like “Sweeney Todd” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” This in-person course features simple quizzes and easy online midterms, while leaving Fridays free from classes.
Another captivating choice is AFR 150: Africa in Cinema, where students explore the portrayal of Africa through films, with assessments based on quizzes and a midterm analysis paper—no final exams required.
GEOG 1N – Global Parks and Sustainability provides an asynchronous approach to sustainability, focusing on socio-ecological systems with no exams, just small projects and quizzes. Similarly, PSYCH 100: Introductory Psychology offers an expansive look at psychological concepts with a varying workload based on the professor’s style, making it adaptable to student needs.
Other notable mentions include MUSIC 4: Film Music, which studies music’s role in cinema, and BISC 3: Environmental Science, focusing on our environmental crisis and offering practical field experiences.
With students juggling numerous obligations, these general education courses give them a chance to excel without excessive stress. Students are encouraged to explore these classes to enrich their academic journey at Penn State.
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