Course Descriptions

This course introduces students to the elements of career decision making with emphasis on the process of career and life planning. It is designed for students who are interested in learning more about themselves and their career choices. Whether you are undecided about your career, making a career change or exploring your career options, this course will help you become more self aware and provide you with a foundation to build your career path. Includes a writing component related to personal experience.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: TRS 105 recommended.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify personal beliefs and behaviors and how they influence career development and future choices.
2. Clarify personal and work values and how they influence career development and future choices.
3. Identify individual personality preferences that may influence career development and future choices.
4. Identify and sort personal interests and examine how they influence career choice.
5. Identify and distinguish existing skills and development of potential skills.
6. Develop familiarity with occupational and educational information and resources.

This experiential, personalized, hands-on, interactive course introduces students to the elements of career decision-making with emphasis on the process of career exploration. It is designed for students who are interested in learning more about themselves and their career choices. The career development needs of students will be emphasized through a multi-phase approach including self-exploration, decision-making strategies, career exploration, career counseling, and career planning. Career forums featuring professionals from various career areas may be included. This course will be tailored to the individual student.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify, as an undeclared student, personal beliefs and behaviors and how they influence career development and future choices.
2. Clarify personal and work values and how they influence career development and future choices.
3. Identify individual personality preferences that may influence career development and future choices.
4. Identify and sort personal interests and examine how they influence career choice.
5. Identify and distinguish existing skills and development of potential skills.
6. Develop familiarity with occupational and educational information and resources.

A comprehensive job search strategies course involving skills assessment, resume and cover letter development, networking, interviewing techniques, employment applications, and the use of Internet resources for research and the job search process.

Prerequisite: ENG 101

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify personal skills, interests, values and define one's ideal job.
2. Identify information about the types of work of personal interest and develop familiarity with occupational resources.
3. Create an individual resume, a cover letter, follow-up correspondence and complete an application form.
4. Develop familiarity with the interview process.
5. Develop an understanding and how to utilize basic job search skills and strategies.