The Career Exploration Odyssey Self-Directed Career Exploration Syllabus Welcome

Hello, I am Bemie Enyong, Career Development Counselor for first year, full-time students, and I will be your instructor. Please read the entire syllabus to understand how to use this workshop. You may then post an introduction to the bulletin board and begin with any of the three modules in this workshop. If you have any questions please contact me using the information below. Enjoy your time on the Career Odyssey! ~BEMIE~ Contact Information Instructor: Bemie Enyong Workshop: Self-Directed Career Exploration Semester: Ongoing Email: benyong@123.edu Phone: 413-555-1212 Access: You may log into Moodle to access the course at any time. Feel free to call or e-mail me or stop by my office in CC 432. Workshop Overview The purpose of this workshop is to provide you with knowledge of your career preferences, an understanding of the world of work and available career options, and to help you understand how various academic majors can help you prepare for various careers. The workshop consists of three modules which you may complete in any order. Objectives Module 1: Know Yourself o Students will perform an assessment of their values, career interests, and personality types. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to explain their personality type, define their areas of vocational strength, and describe their personal work values. Module 2: Know Your Career Options o Students will analyze various careers by reviewing comprehensive descriptions and labor market requirements including education, knowledge and skills, and experience. Upon completion of this module, students will be able to explain the core responsibilities for their top 5 jobs, and describe the amount of education and the level of experience required for each choice. Module 3: Know Your Academic Options o Students will identify linkages between careers of interest and academic majors. Upon completion of this module, students will be able explain the coursework relating to the academic majors required for their top 2 jobs.

The Career Exploration Odyssey Self-Directed Career Exploration Syllabus Course Materials Hardware: Windows XP or higher or Mac OSX 10.5 or higher Software: Mozilla Firefox Word Processing: PC: MS Office Mac: iWork or MS Office Module Notes and Handouts: Handouts should be printed out using Microsoft Word or a Mac equivalent. Please print out the course documents by clicking on Handouts on the course home page right beneath the Syllabus. Course Expectations Personal Attributes for Success Thank you for completing this course either independently or upon the instructions of your professor. Since this workshop is self-directed it requires a high level of initiative and good time management skills to complete. If you have any questions or if you are unsure of something do not hesitate to contact me because the only incorrect question is the one which is never asked! Format of Modules Modules were created to be informative, engaging, and moderate in length, so that each one can generally be completed in about 1 hour. However, if you find that you need more time then take the time that you need; the timeframe of 1 hour per module is merely a guideline or suggestion. You may complete the modules in random order or sequentially: You choose the method that works best for you. Submitting Work Modules are designed to be self-contained so they may be completed in any order. Additionally, enrollment is continuously open so students may access the modules at any point during the semester. If the workshop is part of a class assignment, then all three modules should be completed within 1 week of the start date. Follow Up Please contact me at benyong@123.edu to set up a follow up appointment to review the results of your career exploration and to create short term and long term goals. Most students find it helpful to speak with a career development counselor to synthesize the results of their assessments, research, and reflection.

The Career Exploration Odyssey Self-Directed Career Exploration Syllabus Learning Activities In an effort to help you gain knowledge, perspective, and clarity about yourself, your academic options, and your career options, you will complete and reflect upon a number of assessments including the following:
o o o o o Personality Type & Work Values Assessment Learning Style Assessment Career Assessment Academic Major Selection Review of Labor Market Information

You may also listen to podcasts, visit related career websites, blogs, or forums, and have access to other online resources and texts. Assignments and Grading Accruing a total of 100 points is possible based on completion of all three assignments for each module. If the modules are completed as part of a classroom assignment the professor may assign grade values to the points.
Module Mod 1 Mod 2 Mod 3

Assignment 1 Personality Assessment=10 pts Labor Market Review=10 pts Review 2 Majors=10 pts

Assignment 2 2 Elevator Pitches=10 pts Career Assessment=10 pts Select 1 Majors=10 pts

Assignment 3 Reflection Survey=10 pts Reflection Survey=10 pts Reflection Survey & Set Follow Up Appointment=20 pts

Total Points
30 points 30 points 40 points 100 points

Course Evaluation This learning process will be 360 so please provide me with feedback regarding your learning experience by completing the brief course evaluation. The evaluation may be found on the home page of the career odyssey beneath Handouts. Your input is valuable as it will help me to continuously improve the content of the career exploration workshop. Your Next Steps to Enjoy the Career Odyssey 1. Post a message to the bulletin board introducing yourself and sharing your current academic major and career goal if you have one at this time. 2. Review the three workshop modules and the select the one which interests you the most. 3. Begin your career exploration journey! 4. Invite your friends to enjoy the odyssey with you.
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