Course Master Syllabus
CREX 1309- Career Exploration
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Course Description: CREX 1309- CAREER
EXPLORATION/PLANNING (3-3-0)
Introduction to the process of career
decision-making, educational planning, and job searching. Topics include
analyzing personal career interests, values, and aptitudes; surveying and
researching fields with related educational and training requirements;
practicing the decision-making process; and basic job search skills such as
completing applications, writing letters of application, developing and using
resumes, and interviewing. Formerly called HDP 1643 Career Development. Skills:
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Course Purpose: The purpose of CREX 1309-
Career Exploration is to teach the student a comprehensive career planning
process. This learning experience is designed to assist the student in selecting a college major and
developing career options.
Course Objectives:
To make educational and career decisions
based on a planning model.
To communicate more effectively.
To identify personal interests, skills, and
values.
To research career fields and occupations of
interest.
To implement a personal job search campaign.
To interview for a job with confidence and
effectiveness.
To write resume and documentation for the job
search process.
Instructional
Methodology: This course will include the following teaching and learning
methods: lecture, individual application exercises, small group activities, class
discussions and homework assignments. Students will use the DISCOVER
multi-media program and internet for career assessment and research. Students
will develop a job search packet and participate in mock job interviews.
Required Texts/Materials:
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will select textbook(s) from approved list.)
Grading: The final grade will be based on the scores for the following items:
(Instructor will specify all requirements and points values for items below.)
1. Attendance and class participation:
(Instructor will specify policy and impact on grade)
2. Assignments:
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5. Other graded work:
Withdrawal: Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves from class if they are unable to complete the semester. Instructors have the right to withdraw students for excessive absences, failure to progress, and other reasons as appropriate. Students should consult with the instructor whenever there is concern about completing the course satisfactorily.
Incomplete Grade: Students are expected to complete the course within the session time frame. A grade of incomplete may be given at the discretion of the instructor but only in very special circumstances and with specific requirements to be fulfilled by a specific date. If you fail to complete the requirements by the due date, you will receive a grade of “F”.
Scholastic Honesty: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework. (Student Handbook) The penalty for violation of this policy will be assessed by the instructor as appropriate.
Academic
Freedom: Each student is strongly
encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes
discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints.
These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere
where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On
sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with
each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and
students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom
discussions.
Student
Discipline: Students at the College
have the rights accorded by the Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful
assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the
responsibility to accord the same rights to others as the College community and
not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. As willing partners
in learning, students must comply with College rules and procedures.
Office for Students with Disabilities: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students With Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of each semester. (Student Handbook)
Session Date Topic Assignment Due
(Instructor should provide a session calendar indicating topics, assignment
due dates, etc.)
The Case Study Paper is a comprehensive review of each student’s career decision making process over the semester. The eight step decision making model is personalized and an individual appraisal of each step is explained in detail. Emphasis is placed on accomplishments made to date and steps that need to be taken for the career plan to be a success.
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