EDL 100: Career Development and the College Student
Instructor: Luke Ruiz
Section TE
Phone: 513 -529 - 4122
Mon / Wed 10:00am - 12:05pm
Email: ruizla@MiamiOH.edu
266 Engineering ______________________________________________________________________ Purpose:
Throughout your life, you will make many decisions related to career. You may or may not have chosen a major yet and
at some point, you will choose a field in which to work. Along the way, you will make other choices related to career:
do an internship (and where), part-time or summer work, and whether or not to pursue a minor. You may already feel
certain of some of these decisions, and may even have a career path in mind. However, there are some important
questions you should consider regarding your career choices.
Why are the choices you are making good (or are they good)?
How is it you came to make these choices?
Who and what affected your choices?
Do you really know enough to make an informed decision regarding career?
The reality is, most people do not know all of the options for careers and majors available to them. Miami has about 150
majors, and there are over 12,000 careers a person can pursue. Do you know all of your options?
Class Resource:
The Miami Bulletin. General Bulletin of Program Requirements and Course Descriptions
Resources folder)
(On-line, see Niihka
Organization of the Course:
This course is set up to cover three basic areas:
1. Self-information
2. Information about majors
3. Information about internships, resumes, careers, world-of-work
Much of the focus of this class is placed upon learning about yourself and finding the right ‘fit’ between you and possible
work environments. This ‘good fit’ has been shown to be very predictive of work satisfaction.
Attendance
Late Work
Attendance is mandatory. Absences must be cleared with the instructor
before class.
Unexcused absences result in a letter grade
deduction.
Late assignments will automatically receive a 20% point reduction, and will be accepted
only at the next class meeting. If a student is absent when an assignment is due, they must
have valid proof for why the assignment could not be turned in on time [proof: doctor’s
note, official university excuse, family emergency etc.].
Academic
Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (i.e. plagiarism) will not be tolerated. Be aware that you are citing
sources, not copying them. Acts of academic dishonesty are taken very seriously, and
appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken. See Niihka for Miami policy.
Writing
Competency
Writing competency is expected in all assignments. If you need assistance with your
writing skills, see the Howe Writing Center at http://writingcenter.lib.muohio.edu/
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TOPIC
DATE
Assignments Due Today
Introductions
Wed
Sept 4
Understanding the Career Planning Process
My Biography
In-class: My Biography
Assign: Strong Interest Inventory
Exploring Miami Divisions
Mon
Sept 9
Strong Interest Inventory
complete
In class: Majors Search
Assign: StrengthsFinder 2.0 (distribute books)
StrengthsFinder reflection
Strong Interest Inventory
Wed
Sept 11
Majors Search
Personality Traits
Discuss Majors Search results
Assign: Majors Paper
Mon
Sept 16
Values
Wed
Sept 18
StrengthsFinder
StrengthsFinder complete
Skills
StrengthsFinder reflection
Wed
Sept 18
Mon
Sept 23
Wed
Sept 25
Career Fair – Millet Hall 2 - 6 pm
Extra credit points for attending
(bring back evidence of visiting 3 employer tables)
Occupational Research
Faculty Interview Form
In-class: Career Search
Internships
Discuss Majors Paper results
Discuss Career Search results
Majors Paper
Career Search
Assign: Career Paper
Mon
Sept 30
Career Trends
In-class activity
Wed
Oct 2
Resume Basics
In-class activity
Career Trends Research
Resume
2
Mon
Oct 7
Interviewing Basics
Wed
Oct 9
Interviewing Practice
Mon
Oct 14
Now What?
Discuss Career Papers
My Bio- Revisited
Goal Setting
Career Interview Form
Career Paper
Your Bursar account has been charged $32 for the following career assessments
1. Strong Interest Inventory
2. StrengthsFinder 2.0
Assignment
Point
Distribution
Majors Search
StrengthsFinder Reflection
Interview Practice
Career Search
Majors Paper
Resume in-class
Career Trends
My Biography
Career Paper
Class Participation
35
25
40
40
95
50
50
60
140
140
Total Points = 675
Extra Credit:
Attend Career Fair
Volunteer at Career Fair
Grading Scale:
A+
100%
A
95-99.9%
A90-94.9%
B+
87-89.9%
B
83-86.9%
B80-82.9%
C+
77-79.9%
C
CD+
D
DF
15
15
73-76.9%
70-72.9%
67-69.9%
63-66.9%
60-62.9%
< 59%
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Instructions for taking:
Strong Interest Inventory
1. Log on to http://online.cpp-db.com/
2. Enter Login Name in all capital letters:
SCSTEST
3. Enter Password in all capital letters:
MUCLIENT
4. DO NOT enter a User ID and click ‘Log In’ .
5. Select Strong Interest Inventory, click ‘Begin’.
- Enter required demographic information and click ‘Continue Now’ as prompted.
- Read the instructions for the assessment and complete the assessment
Note: Your results are emailed to Career Services office and your instructor will bring the
printed reports to class.
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Instructions for StrengthsFinder 2.0
Step 1. Pre-Reading
Before taking the assessment, read:
Forward
Part I
StrengthsFinder: The Next Generation
Finding Your Strengths
www.strengths.gallup.com
Step 2. Take the assessment:
Select ‘Enter Access Code’ in upper right corner of screen.
Access Code: located at the back of your book in the rust-colored packet
Complete profile.
Important Note - When you create your account:
Username: use your Miami email address
Password: WRITE IT DOWN !!!!
Upon completion of the assessment: WRITE DOWN your Top 5 Themes
Step 3.
• Read the five chapters that describe each of your strengths
• Complete the reflection to turn in during class.
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