HUMDV 111 - Career Options and Life Planning

2 credits

Prerequisites
Placement in READ 080 and ENGL 060.

The focus of HUMDV 111 is to facilitate awareness of values, skills, interests, and attitudes as they relate to the student’s career journey and the world of work. Students will become familiar with occupational resources including self-employment and entrepreneurial options, labor market trends, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and the process for career decision-making. Students will learn career concepts and develop career researching and planning skills.

AA General Elective
Satisfies general elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Students will learn how personality, interests, and values influence career options
Students will complete a career self-assessment
Students will identify three career areas of primary interest
Students will learn to access various types of career information available from WOIS, Workforce Explorer, O*NET, The Occupational Outlook Handbook, and other career resources
Students will learn to write resumes, cover letters, interview letters, and complete job applications