CG 140 - Career Development

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

Course Description: Provides tools needed to make an informed career decision and set educational goals. The course includes self-assessment tools, career exploration options, guest speakers and field trips. Use of the RCC website is included.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify personal values, skills and abilities. Explore and utilize career and personality assessment tools.
CLO#2: Identify and document the necessary skills, responsibilities, education and training for careers of interest. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Conduct career interviews with community members and college staff.
CLO#4: Develop and employ effective decision-making strategies for education and career.
CLO#5: Participate as a member of a team learning to work cooperatively with others and contribute to the group with ideas, suggestions, and effort.