UNIV 150 - Research Career Exploration - Student Information

Course Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful Completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify whether the qualities and skills of researchers apply to self. (Lifelong learning – curiosity, initiative)

  2. Investigate careers available to researchers in their discipline and related disciplines. (Information literacy –determine extent of information needed)

  3. Access and evaluate information that will enable the student to identify the work-life qualities and required skills of specific careers. (Information literacy – access & evaluate)

  4. Balance their individual values and interests with the work-life qualities and required skills of specific careers. (Lifelong learning – transfer, reflect)

  5. Independently develop and revise an Individual Development Plan that begins with an academic plan and includes extracurricular activities and career development activities supporting a successful career that aligns with their personal values and work style preferences. (Lifelong learning - independence, transfer, reflect; Information Literacy – use information effectively for specific purpose)

  6. Apply and refine stress and time management skills to support academic and career success in various, changing contexts. (Lifelong learning - transfer, reflect)


General Resources

  • Book from St. George

  • The course will generally utilize the campus Beachboard to provide course materials through the “content” feature and to collect assignments via the “Dropbox and Turn-it-in” features.

  • Career Link

  • Career Development Center

     


Lecture and In-Class Activities Modules

Note: Topics from this course will be used in later curriculum courses.

  1. Success – Academic and Career

    • Defining Success

    • Campus Resources

    • Time Management (Connects to later courses)

  2. Identity and Career

    • Personality, Interests, Values, and Abilities

    • Theory of Vocational Choice

    • Factors Influencing Career Choice

  3. Individual Development Plans

  4. Informational Interviewing

  5. Focusing Career Choices

  6. Experience Opportunities

  7. Financial Literacy

  8. Post-baccalaureate Education

  9. Career-Life Balance

  10. Portfolios

    • Resume/CV

    • Education Planning


Graded Assignments

  1. Current Career Plan Reflection

  2. Academic Success

  3. Myers-Briggs & SSI through CDC

  4. Research Identity Reflections

  5. Occupational Research Paper

  6. Individual Development Plan

  7. Informational Interview Report

  8. Education Plan

  9. Course Reflection Assignment