Module 4 – June 29- July 5th
Students in EDUC 1300 have learned in Modules One through Three how to plot, map, and prepare for
their own scholarly journeys and future careers. In Module 4, they will begin the process of setting out
on those individual journeys by preparing a Career Plan. Students will create a document that
demonstrates the way forward on the path between being a college freshman and becoming a
successful member of their own chosen professions. This document will include:
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College/University Selection and Success; Program/Degree Selection; Graduate School Options;
Professional Networking; and Internships.
Money Management; Debt Amelioration Plans; and Budgeting for Life.
Personal Wellness and Responsibility; Time and Stress Management; and Work/Life Balance.
Post Graduate Management of Debt.
This paper must be written in APA Format, including a References Page and in-text citations. It must
include an introduction that provides a clear topic and focus of the paper; a body that details
information from the above list as it pertains to their personal plan; and their current resume (as figure
1) and their anticipated resume – post graduate/ early career (as figure 2). Due Saturday, July 4th
< 10:00PM
Readings: Sherfield, Moody Chapters 11, 14, and 15.
Personal Ancillary Assignments:
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Budget Worksheet and Economic Readiness Assessment (Sherfield, Moody p. 261, 262)
Tuesday June 30th < 6:00PM
The Career Self-Study Plan (Sherfield, Moody p. 349-352). Due Wednesday July 1st < 8:00PM.
A copy of their current resume. Due Thursday, July 2nd < 8:00PM.
Preparation for the Module 4 Project Assignment will include:
Selection of at least two colleges or universities that offer the student’s chosen major. One
must be a public institution inside Texas, the other public or private – outside of Texas. Students
must include the name of the institution, location, degree program, and a link to that
institution’s website. Due Thursday, July 2 < 6:00PM.
A Paying For College Plan that includes possible scholarships, student loan information, workstudy opportunities, and summer internships. Students will locate one college or university,
career path, or post graduate career choice for which all or part of their college tuition/student
debt is paid or reimbursed. This may include colleges and universities that offer tuition
assistance to qualified students, in-demand career choices, government service, etc.
Due Saturday, July 4th < 6:00PM
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE AS MW Word ATTACHMENTS FROM STUDENTS’ COLLEGE EMAIL ACCOUNTS
TO Kimberly.wescott@hccs.edu.
SCHEDULE
Lecture 1: Yes. You really have to pay for this…don’t you?
US Military, Peace Corps, Vista, etc.
Lecture 2: Applying for Scholarships. Why shouldn’t YOU get the money? Beware the sales pitch!
Lecture 3: Choosing a field, a job sector, and a profession. Job fairs, networking, keeping your resume
current.
Lecture 4: Wellness/ Stress Management and Work/Life Balance.
Mudule 4 Quiz: Live, in class.
Module 4 Bonus: Visit the United Nations Job site. Select at least one job that you will be qualified
for upon graduation from college that interests you as a possible early career. Describe the job, the
location, and why the job is interesting to you.
Grading Rubric for Module 4:
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Budget Worksheet and Economic Readiness Assessment
Career Self-Study Plan
Current Resume
College Selection Assignment
Paying for College Plan
Career Plan Paper
Module 4 Quiz
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