Seminar: 8 hours/semester
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Practicum: 25 hours/semester
Class time will be used for group discussion, problem-based learning, and guest speakers. Practicum time will be used for field observations and practical application of skills and knowledge.
- Occupational and workplace awareness
- Skills, knowledge, and educational requirements
- Workplace culture
- Workplace policies
- Job/career posting platforms
- Field-specific terminology
- Academic/Technical learning
- Application of BPEC course material to practicum experience
- Application of elective course material to practicum experience
- Professionalism
- Networking
- Workplace policies and procedures
- Employability skills
- Working with others
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-awareness and professional development
- Realistic career goals
- Identification of professional development opportunities related to career goals
- Solicitation and implementation of feedback
Upon successful completion of the course, successful students will be able to:
- provide evidence of current occupational practices, issues, technologies, and skills relevant to their program of study and desired career options;
- identify responsibilities and challenges faced by practitioners in the field;
- identify the necessary education, credentials, and experiences required to secure a job in the field;
- apply understanding of career specific terminology;
- identify site-specific barriers to inclusion;
- apply strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
- execute complex job-specific tasks;
- identify and provide examples of career-specific knowledge and skills used by practitioners in the field;
- describe results of reflection on individual strengths and weaknesses in relation to the requirements of the placement;
- assess personal abilities and aptitudes against a variety of career options available within the field;
- set goals for personal and professional development.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a Mastery/Non-Mastery course. Mastery in this course is defined as a score of at least 70% on all assessments. Attendance in all scheduled seminars is mandatory for course completion. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
1. Assignments
2. Reflections
3. Journal entries
4. Site supervisor evaluation
5. Seminar participation
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials.
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