Course Description
An opportunity for receiving information and acquiring skills necessary for career development and life planning. Processes of self-assessment, occupational exploration, and preparation for employment are discussed and investigated as the main component of this course. This course also offers an introduction to graduate school application for those students who are interested.
Athena Title
Career and Life Planning
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3050
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
As a result of this course, 1.Students will be able to articulate career choices based on assessment of interest, values, skills, and personality. 2.Students will be able to create job search correspondence with clear evidence of related knowledge, skills, and accomplishments. 3.Students will understand how to take steps to conduct a job search, including preparation for career fairs. 4.Students will gain an understanding of the importance of networking through utilizing social media, conducting informational interviews, and participating in networking activities. 5.Students will learn what types of skills and experiences are valued by employers. 6.Students will learn and practice effective interview techniques. 7.Students will learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers. 8.Students will be able to set, articulate, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals. 9.Students will gain an understanding of appropriate professional conduct as it relates to the world of work. 10.Students will learn basic financial concepts that will prepare them for life after college. 11.Students will gain an understanding of basic concepts necessary for the transition from college to career. 12.Students will learn how to apply for graduate school.
Topical Outline
This course will be delivered entirely online through eLC. You will use your MyID and password to login to the course from the eLC login page (https://uga.view.usg.edu). On eLC, you will access online lectures, course materials, and resources. At designated times throughout the semester, we will participate in self-paced activities using eLC and alternative Internet-based technologies. Activities consist of online assessment, readings, discussion forums, writing, career fair attendance, mini-mock interview, and informational interview. Active engagement in this course is required for you to receive the full benefits. Both you and the instructor can track your learning progress on eLC. •Course Syllabus and Overview •Get Started •Start Being a Professional •LinkedIn •Figure Out What You Want and What You Don’t •DawgLink Registration due •Market Yourself on Paper and Online •Resume and References Writing •Assessment Results due •Cover letter and Personal Statement •Assessment Reflection Paper due •Professional LinkedIn Profile due •Network •Informational interviews •Career fair preparation •Draft and Final Resume and Reference List due •Conduct an informational interview •Write an informational interview report •Cover Letter/Personal Statement due •Online Midterm •Gain Real World Experience and Give Yourself an Edge •Career Information and Find Opportunities •Informational Interview Report and Thank You Notes due •Overprepare for Interviews •Job Offers – Evaluating, Accepting/Declining, and Negotiating •Transitioning into the world of work –Personal Finance and Budgeting •Work Stress Management •Applying for Graduate School •Gap Year Options •Course Evaluation •Career Lifeline Project due •Career Fair Cards/Pamphlets due •Career Fair Reflection Paper due
Syllabus