EDUC 111 Career Exploration is designed to expose first and second-year students to career development theories, while providing a framework for exploring and discovering their interests and skills. Course learning includes both theoretical frameworks, as well as tools and resources for making both academic and career decisions that incorporate their individual needs. The course is 1-credit hour and taught during the fall and spring semesters.
Course Objectives: The integration of interactive tools and career resources will inspire students to take ownership of their career exploration process and exposure to career development theories will provide context and structure for decision-making. Students will:
- Identify a variety of career development theories and recognize the ways they are relevant to their college experience.
- Assess their interests, values, strengths, and experiences to better understand potential academic and career pathways.
- Utilize career exploration tools, campus resources, and professional networks to research careers, majors, and experiential learning opportunities
- Develop career readiness competencies through experiential activities, including career events, informational interviews, and work-based learning simulations
- Evaluate career options using labor market information, career resources, and emerging technologies such as AI; Students will use AI in an ethical and informed manner.
- Create a personalized career action plan with meaningful S.M.A.R.T. goals that connects their academic experiences to future career aspirations.
- Reflect on their growth throughout the career exploration process and communicate a professional narrative that aligns with their strengths, values, and goals.
