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DATE |
TOPIC |
ASSIGNMENTS |
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Week 1
1/14/08 |
Module 1
Course Introduction/Overview Personal Introductions Journaling
Podcast Introduction
Introductory Quiz
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Read:
Preface, Intro, Chapter 1
Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 1/17
Introductory Quiz
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 1/21
Journal #1
Take Strong Interest Inventory
Take Introductory Quiz
Respond to Discussion Questions |
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Week 2
1/21/08
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Module 2
Career Planning Process
Overview of
“Calling Cards”
Informational
Interviewing |
Read:
Chapter 2
Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 1/24
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 1/28
Journal #2
Suggestion:
Make a list of potential careers from which you would like to interview
someone (see info interview handout) |
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Week 3
1/28/08 |
Module 3
Strong Interest Inventory
Computerized Career Resources
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Read:
Chapters 3 & 4
Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 1/31
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 2/4
Journal #3
Occupational Research #1
Suggestion:
Start making contacts for Informational Interview |
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Week 4
2/4/08 |
Module 4
Personality Inventory
Work Values
Income Expectations
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Read:
Chapter 5
Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 2/7
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 2/11
Journal #4
Occupational Research #2
***Reminder:
NOW is a great time to
start contacting someone for your informational interview! |
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Week 5
2/111/08
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Module 5
Skills Identification/Activity
Exploring the World of Work
Professional Organizations
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Read:
Chapter 6
Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 2/14
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 2/18
Journal #5 |
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Week 6
2/18/08
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Module 6
Student Success Day (Tues 2/21)
Choosing a major
Educational Planning
Internships
Discuss Final Paper
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Complete by 11:59pm, CST Thurs 2/21
Initial Discussion Entry
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 2/25
Journal #6
WCIDWAMI “What Can I Do With A Major In”
Informational Interview Paper
Information Interview Presentation |
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Week 7
2/25/08 |
Module 7
Decision Making/Goal Setting
Informational Interview Presentations |
Read:
Chapter 7
Complete by 6:00am, CST Monday 3/3
Journal #6
Suggestion:
Begin work on
Final Paper: “My Career Action Plan” |
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Week 8
3/3/08 |
Module 8
Wrap up
Class Evaluations |
Due
Wednesday March 5th 3:00pm CST
Submit Class evaluations
Final Paper “My Career Action Plan” |