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June 6, 2016 at 3:36 pm

Advising Tip | Take a 2-Credit Course on Career Planning

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By Sara Berens
Academic Advisor & Retention Specialist

Choosing what you want to do with your life can be an overwhelming process, so let us help you figure it out!

CAS 1130: Career Planning in the Liberal Arts is the perfect course to assist students in exploring their major and career options.

This 2-credit course is a part of several Learning Communities, or it can be added to your schedule as a standalone option, which is offered on Thursdays from 9:40-11:30 a.m.

Course Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about and develop the necessary skills in all areas of career planning. Career development involves more than just choosing a major or occupation; it consists of assessing interests, skills, values, motivations, understanding the necessary employability skills needed to succeed in the world of work, learning the steps of an effective internship/job search, and gaining an awareness of the steps in the career decision making process. This course is designed to promote self-discovery, explore career choices, expand the understanding of the relationship between education and the World of Work, and the career decision making process. Students will participate in guided self-exploration, experiential learning and goal setting.

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