A&S 350 - Personal Strengths and Your Career Development

[3 Credit Hours]

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing career development strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of talents/strengths and values, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, effective use of employment search tools (e.g., resumes, cover letters, and interviewing), and management of career pathways. Stresses the value of the arts and sciences degree in the labor market and develops job search skills that will be useful throughout life. (Lecture, 3 hours)

Prereq: Junior or senior status.

Course Attributes:
Distance Learning Approved