Career Education

Other Academic Programs and Courses

Course Descriptions CAREER EDUCATION

The following one-credit courses, offered by the Career Center, are designed to help students develop sound career planning and job search skills:

EE 100-1 Intro to Experiential Education Introduces students to job shadows and observations, internships, consulting projects, study/intern abroad, and volunteer/community service projects. Students participate in community service projects of their choice. Fall and Spring

CE 101-1 Career Decision Making An overview of the world of work, career exploration, and career testing. Appropriate for students who are deciding on or exploring career choices for their major. Spring

EE 300-1 Internship Preparation Students learn about internships, locate sites, prepare application materials, develop interview skills, and visit with current/past interns. A noncredit internship preparation seminar/self-study is also available. Fall and Spring

EE 350 Internship Provides a pre-professional practical learning experience in an appropriate work environment that will benefit the student and the organization. The course is structured to integrate classroom and work site learning experiences relevant to the student’s educational and career objectives. One to eight credits. Fall and Spring

CE 401-1 Job Search Skills This course will give a broad overview of activities involved in an effective job search. Seniors only. Fall and Spring

EE 450 Consulting Students apply the theoretical foundations of their studies to a practical situation. Student teams assist businesses and organizations in areas designated by the project contact. The student consulting team is usually assigned to each project for eight to sixteen weeks and receives two to four credits. Fall and Spring

Coll 100-1 Student Senate A credit for students who serve on the student senate executive board or chair a senate committee.

Coll 200-1 Collegian A credit for students who write and/or work for the University of Jamestown newspaper – The Collegian.

ID 100-1 Skills for Academic Success This course is designed to prepare students for the rigor of college-level coursework by covering topics like notetaking, test taking strategies, time management, and study skills.

ID 201-1 Information Literacy This course is designed to develop information literacy skills for both academic and real world settings. Information literacy involves the ability to find, evaluate, and use information for a specific purpose. Students will learn different research methods, academic citations, and critical thinking skills. The primary assignment for this course involves the development of a research plan for a topic of the student’s choice. The objective of this assignment is to allow students to gain practical research experience in their chosen field of study.

EE 290-1-3 Study Tour Led by faculty of various academic disciplines, students will participate in an international experience that will include study, research, and/ or mission work in an international location. Previous destinations have included China, Kenya, and Italy.