a) Assessment of personal needs, values, skills, interests, personality style and abilities
b) Career Research ie.: print materials, Internet, community resources and informational interviews.
c) Employment and societal trends will be examined. Major societal changes and trends that affect employment opportunities will be discussed.
d) Information about college, university, technical institutes, vocational schools, apprenticeship programs and public or private industry will be researched.
e) Students will learn decision making strategies that will help them make informed career choices.
Some or all of the following methods will be used:
a) Lectures and Class discussions
b) Small group discussions
c) Standardized and non standardized vocational assessment inventories
d) Demonstration of career research skills
e) Presentation of audio-visual materials
Due to the experiential nature of the course, attendance is necessary to maximize the students’ learning. The specific course assignments and their weighting will be determined by the instructor.
a) Completion of standardized and non-standardized vocational assessment inventories
b) Completion of in class exercises
c) Preparation of a personal summary paper
d) Participation in an informational interview
e) Participation in an occupational research project
f) Submission of a weekly journal in which the student records his or her reactions, experiences, and
learning as related to the course
g) In class quizzes
Students will:
a) Develop a clear understanding of their needs, values, skills, interests, personality style and abilities.
b) Relate their personal qualities to appropriate career options.
c) Research potential career options using print resources, Internet and informational interviewing.
d) Develop increased awareness of the labour market
e) Develop a viable career plan
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Vocational Testing Assessment Package
No prerequisite courses.
No corequisite courses.
No equivalent courses.
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| Institution | Transfer Details for HUMD 1142 | |
|---|---|---|
| There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. | ||