CCDS1150 Career Exploration
This course provides students with an overview of career pathways across various industries. Through interactive activities, guest speakers, and career assessments, students will explore their interests, skills, personalities, and values in relation to careers. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their educational and career goals. Career research introduced in the class includes perusing career database information, informational interviewing, job shadowing, and participating in real-world exploration opportunities (e.g. volunteering).
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate understanding of career and life planning theories
Assess personal interests, skills, personalities and values related to career choices
Research information about career and educational options using online career database with wage and employment outlook information
Utilize experiential learning activities like informational interviewing, job shadowing, and volunteering to further crystalize career pathway
Create a written career and educational action plan aligned with individual goals
Develop a contingency plan focusing on resiliency should life circumstances (job loss, change of goals, etc.) present itself
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details