Course Description
Review of decision making models for selecting academic majors and exploring career options. Focus is on self-exploration, assessment of career and academic interests, and understanding of the world of work compatible with students' personality styles, skills, abilities, and values.
Athena Title
Academic and Career Planning
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ECHD 2050E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Develop a greater understanding of personal interests, values, and personality characteristics Understand personal, educational, and vocational heritage Use technology to communicate as well as gather information Develop ability to identify decision-making strategies and improve decision-making abilities Demonstrate the ability to use technology effectively in career decision making Identify world of work connections with academic majors Identify and use computer-based career assessments and career information Explore relationships of self and academic/career choices Develop plan for enhancing academic and career experiences Develop and present information on a career using appropriate technology
Topical Outline
Using technology in academics and careers Interest assessment Values appraisal Personal preference assessment Academic majors and related career options Decision-making strategies, styles, and skills Technological resources for accessing academic and career information Life career planning techniques and strategies Presentations on careers
Syllabus