HD 208 Career Life Planning

A career development class which evaluates interests, skills, personal values, labor market conditions, work environment preferences, and academic and personal goals as they relate to career choice. Students will identify programs of study that complement individual needs.This course includes decision-making and goal setting methods to aid in making a confident career choice. Strategies for career success are identified through the analysis of employer expectations, examination of non-technical employment skills, and exploration of diversity topics. Recommended: Completion of ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies with a grade of C or better, or placement test score above ALS 100.

Credits

3

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify an occupation that is the best fit for an individual's skills, interests, values, work environment preferences, labor market conditions, and personal goals. Choose a degree/major/program of study that supports the career goal. Complete an informational interview. Implement decision making skills to create a career plan that identifies steps and timelines to achieve academic, career, and employment success goals.