Course Title
Course Number
Term
Instructor Contact
Course Description
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Credit Hours
Clock Hours/Quarter
Learning Objectives
Career Development
SKL242
Name: Robert Ameling
Office Hours:
Phone Number: 801-380-8742
Email Address: robert.ameling@eaglegatecollege.edu
Designed to improve the marketability of students as they enter the workforce. This course teaches the skills and attitudes needed to make proper career decisions and secure and retain satisfying employment. Students will create a resume, cover letter, professional portfolio and participate in mock interviews.
None
None
2 credits
Lecture: 20 hours Lab: 0 hours Total Clock Hours: 20
Out of Class: 40 hours
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Identify the necessary steps to be taken when seeking employment
Identify successful stress management skills to be used to reduce the stress associated with seeking a job
Implement the proper skills and attitudes needed to secure satisfying employment
Identify the proper skills and attitudes needed to retain satisfying employment and progress
Complete a job application
Create a professional resume
Identify the types of references used
Demonstrate how to have successful employment interviews (including proper dress and grooming)
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Instructional Materials and
References
Recommended Texts &
Readings
Out of Class Learning
Activities & Assignments
Instructional Methods
General Course Policies
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Creating Career Success. 1 st Edition. Fabricant, Miller, and Stark. Wadsworth
Cengage Learning, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-133-31390-8
Library Resources : The College online database, LIRN (http://www.lirn.net/), is available on campus or off-site to students and faculty. This resource tool provides current, scholarly articles and information in all academic subject areas. Visit the
Library for more information. Computers are available in the College Library as well as other references and periodicals.
At least two hours of outside reading and/or preparation are required for each classroom lecture period of not less than 50 minutes. Specific learning activities and assignments are provided by the instruction.
 The following methods may be utilized to facilitate learning: Examinations,
PowerPoint presentations, lectures notes, handouts, discussions, oral
 presentations, guest speakers and field trips.
Although every attempt will be made by the instructor to cover assigned material in class, the student is responsible for all materials listed in the syllabus.
1. Students will abide by the College Honor Code.
2. Students are expected to arrive promptly for class.
3. Class attendance is essential to academic success. Lack of regular attendance may result in probation or suspension.
4. All students, faculty, and staff are required to conform to acceptable standards of academic integrity. Cheating will not be tolerated. If the instructor has reason to believe that any student is giving or receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination, the materials will be removed from the involved parties. Each student will receive a grade of “0” on the examination, and each student may be subject to disciplinary action (see College Catalog). Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Crediting and citing authors or sources will avoid plagiarism.
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Topical Course Outline
WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Week 1  Career Portfolio
 Goal Setting
 Mission Statement
 Skills
 30 Sec. Commercial
Week 2  Networking
 Informational Interviewing
 Resumes & Cover Letters
 References & Letters of
Recommendation
Week 3  Applications
 Interviewing
 Mid-Term
Week 4  Review Career portfolio
 Research
 Organize your job search
Week 5  Portfolio Presentation
 Mock Interview
The course outline may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
COURSE OUTLINE
OUT OF CLASS ACTIVITIES ESTIMATED
TIME
 Type a mission statement
 Type 2-3 short term and long term goals
 List your skills
 Career Portfolio due week 5
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 Informational Interview due by week 4
 Write Resume & Cover Letter
 Create a LinkedIn profile
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 Write a Cover Letter
 Write a 30 Sec. Commercial
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Fill out DWS application
Career Portfolio Binder
Bring Job Description
Conduct a mock interview
Submit your career portfolio
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Assessment Criteria and Methods of Evaluating Students
Measure
Student achievement in coursework is assessed in association to the knowledge, skill, and behavior needed for successful, entry-level employment in the field. In order to pass a course, the student must demonstrate appropriate achievement in all three areas: knowledge, skill, and behavior.
Description/Requirements % of Grade
Assignments Workbook, written assignments, out of class assignments 30%
Presentation
Resume
Interviewing
Written Exams
Portfolio
Resume & Cover Letter
Mock Interview & Informational Interview
Tests (1)
15%
15%
30%
10%
Total 100%
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Students absent for testing will receive a 10% deduction once test is made up per program guidelines.
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Students who fail to submit homework or take quizzes when assigned or presented will not be eligible to hand in late or take quiz late.
Letter Grade Grade Points Grade Value
A 94-100 4.00
A-
B+
90-93
87-89
3.70
3.30
B
B-
C+
C
84-86
80-83
77-79
74-76
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
C-
D+
D
D-
F
70-73
67-69
64-66
60-63
Below 59
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.70
0.00
Date Syllabus Was Last Reviewed July 10, 2014
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