Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CED-0004
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
45 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Career Development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to understand the four tenants of career development: industry assessment, the job search, the employment process, and career success.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Uncover how one's skills and goals relate to a career
  • Recognize one's skills and goals and learn how to identify career options that are best suited
  • Learn the best methods for locating job openings that fit one's career goals, skills, education, and experience level
  • Evaluate and accept a job offer
  • Learn how to achieve career success
  • Learn how to complete an industry assessment and relate that assessment to one's skills and goals
  • Learn how to prepare a resume, cover letter, references, and online profiles and effectively network with professionals in a chosen field
  • Access resources to guide the multiple phases of the interview process, from researching a potential employer to following up after an interview
  • Understand how to act professionally and ethically in the workplace
  • Set goals and create a plan to reach them

General Topics:

  • Industry assessment, the job search, the employment process, and career success
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials