Career Planning in the Liberal Arts

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The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for students to learn about and develop the necessary skills in all areas of career planning. Career development involves more than just choosing a major or occupation; it consists of assessing interests, skills, values, motivations, understanding the necessary employability skills needed to succeed in the world of work, learning the steps of an effective internship/job search, and gaining an awareness of the steps in the career decision making process. This course is designed to promote self-discovery, explore career choices, expand the understanding of the relationship between education and the World of Work, and the career decision making process. Students will participate in guided self exploration, experiential learning and goal setting.