WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE CODING APPROVAL FORM
Indicate course type: WorkForce
Academic
Transitional Studies X
For Information Only
Section 1 (To be completed by the Department)
* Required only if making a change to existing course.
Old Course Dept/Number:*
Effective Year/Quarter: Fall 2014
New Course Dept/Number:
1009
Old Course Title:*
New Course Title:
ABE Occupational Education
Action: (Check One)
Add to inventory X
Deactivate from inventory
Change
Delete
Explanation (if necessary):
Credit (if variable, show range):
1-9
Total Contact Hours:
Lecture (10 hrs = 1 cr):
Lab (20 hrs = 1 cr):
Clinical (30 hrs = 1 cr):
Other (50 hrs = 1 cr):
Fulfill Degree Requirement:
Degree Title(s):
Degree Requirement Category:
100
80
20
Yes
No X
(i.e., Communication, Natural Science, Related Instruction, Elective)
Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in determining their personal, educational and occupational goals by
identifying marketable skills and exploring the current labor market. Students investigate possible career paths,
acquire employability and leadership skills, and develop the technology skills necessary for the workplace. This
competency based class allows students to work at their own pace, and exit at a level appropriate to
demonstrated skills and knowledge. Students may apply credits to high school completion.
WAC 180 51-061 CASAS post-test will be given after 45 hours of instruction.
Prerequisite (if required): CASAS 192 or above
Section 2 (To be completed by Dean)
Class Capacity
25
Continuous (enroll throughout qtr) or
Sequential (enroll at start of qtr)
Inst. Intent
12
Admin Unit
D8
Limited Proficiency English
Yes X No
Org Index
ADAB
Academic Disadvantaged
Yes
No
CIP
32.0230
Workplace Component
Yes
No
Is this course now planned to be part of an approved Vocational Preparatory program?
If “Yes”, list the 3-digit Education Program Code (EPC)
X
Submitted By:
Date:
Dean:
Date:
Vice President of
Instruction:
Date
Diana Herrmann (Academic
Transfer only)
Date
Linda Sherman:
Date
(Rev. Sept. 2013)
Lab Fee
Class Fee 1
Class Fee Cd 1
Class Fee 2
Class Fee Cd 2
Yes
92
No
Walla Walla Community College
Master Course Outline
Dept/Div:
Course Number:
Title:
Admin Unit:
Credits:
Contact hours per quarter:
Total contact hours:
Mode of Instruction:
Quarter(s) Offered:
Quarterly Schedule Course
Description:
Transitional Studies
1009
ABE Occupational Education
Unit D
1-9
100
Lecture
80
Lab
100
2
Summer XFall XWinter X Spring X Even Year
20
Clinical
Odd Year
This course is designed to assist students in determining their personal,
educational and occupational goals by identifying marketable skills and
exploring the current labor market. Students investigate possible career paths,
acquire employability and leadership skills, and develop the technology skills
necessary for the workplace. This competency based class allows students to
work at their own pace, and exit at a level appropriate to demonstrated skills and
knowledge. Students may apply credits to high school completion.
WAC 180 51-061 CASAS post-test will be given after 45 hours of instruction.
Catalog Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in determining their personal,
educational and occupational goals by identifying marketable skills and
exploring the current labor market. Students who successfully complete this
course will earn a High School 21 credit in Occupational Education; students
can earn and additional credit in English is they demonstrate the requisite
competencies in reading and writing.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Recommended:
Instructor Permission:
Additional Information:
(i.e. cross listed course)
Intended Learning
Outcomes:
(if needed)
Yes
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No
Design an education career action plan and develop portfolio
Demonstrate application of job search, application and interview
skills.
Identify high demand occupations within the State of Washington
Investigate local and statewide employers or industries
Outline vocational goals and education requirements for chosen career
pathway
Evaluate current employability skills including math, work ethic, and
networking, acquired from previous work or volunteer experience.
Analyze workplace communication and conflict resolution strategies
Identify college enrollment process and resources available to support
pathway plan
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Use computer programs for academic and career purposes such as
word processing, email and learning management systems as well as
applying information technology to increase background knowledge,
and access new information.
Compile evidence through portfolio assessment to document academic
growth and increased proficiency in content area.
Cite occupational safety and employee rights
Course Topics:
Resume, cover letter, and job application
Current and emerging occupations and potential transferable skills
New or high demand industries
Local labor market analysis
Short and long-term goals
WWCC campus website, counseling and students services, financial aid
Job mentoring and /or program visitations
Latest Outline Revision:
06/2014