SSC 2003 - Gear Up for Greatness

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Student Service Courses

Description:

This course is designed for continuing TRiO SSS students to transition from general education to majors and careers by providing them with the skills and information necessary to be successful students and capable, contributing citizens. The course facilitates better understanding of the major/career decision making process and the development of essential career success qualities: accountability, adaptability, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication concepts, diversity, relationship building, confidence, mindset and leadership. Students are asked to examine their thoughts, beliefs and attitudes, to focus on self-development, and to create a personal and career portfolio. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a. An understanding of qualities essential to becoming a contributing, capable citizen. b. accountability c. Adaptability d. Critical Thinking e. Creative Thinking g. Communication Skills h. Diversity i. Relationship Building Skills j. Self- Knowledge k. Confidence and Mindset. 2. Understand the world of work and preparing for a career by a. focusing on career opportunities within their major. b. understanding that biases and perceptions are unique to each human experience. c. learning to use critical thinking skills in diverse situations. d. creating a network of support and opportunity. e. investigating careers and pertinent essential qualities through informative interviews. 3. Understand of pre-employment skills, requirements and information gathering by a. becoming comfortable with public speaking. b. experiencing interpersonal and small group communication activities. c. preparing and giving a pocket speech. d. creating a resume. e. creating a cover letter. f. asking for letters of recommendation. g. creating and using a perpetual career portfolio. 4. Understand that many resources are available to them by a. finding and carefully choose mentors. b. using the Career Center. c. keeping connected with their academic advisors. d. creating and using a perpetual personal portfolio. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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