STSU 120 - Career Development: Dynamics and Application

Designed for students interested in developing career goals and creating a plan of action. The course provides students with an opportunity to learn and develop skills for a lifetime of career-related decision making. Emphasis will be placed on personal academic and occupational exploration, resume writing, interviewing, and effective job search strategies. Two hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly DS 103.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Articulate how personal history, skills, interests, personality preferences, values and abilities influence career and life planning.
Describe a model of decision-making.
Formulate a personal career development plan and/or goals.
Conduct occupational research.
Locate and utilize on-campus and/or online career resources.
Provide examples of effective job search strategies.
Construct a targeted resume and cover letter.
Summarize dos and don’ts of the interview process.

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