COUN 208: Pathways in Career and Technical Education
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2020 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 54 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 0 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass |
Catalog Course Description
A survey of Citrus College career and technical education programs and post-secondary education in California. A survey of career and education programs which will explore career opportunities and discuss career evaluation. The course explores the options and techniques for creating a unique resume, discusses interview strategies, and includes development of a personal education plan. Other topics include self-evaluation, decision-making, goal setting, time and financial management. 54 lecture hours.
Course Objectives
- Compare and contrast personality characteristics and their application to CTE career choices and success.
- Explore the academic and career planning resources available at Citrus College
- Identify and analyze psychological and sociological influences on education, career, and personal decision-making.
- Explore the employment interview process specific to industrial technology careers and demonstrate skill in a mock interview.
- Analyze technical skills, interests, experience, and values and their application in developing an effective resume and cover letter specific to CTE careers.
- Identify decision-making processes and how such processes are used for career, education, and personal development.
- Analyze how personal values integrate into career and life decisions.
- Explore elements of financial planning and budgeting.
Major Course Content
- Envisioning Your Future
- Your Personal Profile Career Technical Education – Personality and Values Match?
- Budgeting Activities What Cost This Lifestyle?
- Money Isn’t Everything Chapter Five – Your Ideal Career
- Career Research Matching Work Styles to Jobs
- Decision Making Identifying Career Choices and Options
- Setting Goals and Objectives
- Avoiding Detours and Roadblocks
- Attitude is Everything Appreciative Inquiry
- Your Skills Inventory
- Beginning the Job Search Resumes and Cover Letters
- The CTE Interview and Interview Techniques
- Study Skills for the Lifelong Learner
- Citrus College DegreeWorks
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Students will research information related to their field of interest. A 3-5 page paper will be assigned where they will discuss their field of study, job outlook, and the education and skills needed in the field.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Informational Interview Assignment: Summarize results of informational interviews and evaluate in relationship to your chosen CTE Career.
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Online Education Lecture