COLL096 AACHIEVE! Career Exploration
Department of Learning Resources: College Success Strategies
- I. Course Number and Title
- COLL096 AACHIEVE! Career Exploration Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 1 credit
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 750
- IV. Prerequisites
- COLL090 (C or better) and COLL091(C or better) and COLL092 (C or better) and COLL093 (C or better) and COLL095 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Entry into this course is restricted to students who are enrolled in the AACHIEVE! Program at Bucks County Community College.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course continues the exploration of possible career outcomes. Students build on their connections of college programming and career plans with personal interests. Students apply their skills in career planning and explore the hidden expectations of the workforce. Students focus on applying their knowledge to real-life situations.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of how to apply social skills, self-advocacy and independence in the workforce setting;
- demonstrate an understanding of methods of inquiry, research and problem solving in the area of academics for career planning; and
- demonstrate an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the personal learning differences of each student for career development and planning.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Understanding the individual skills sets, talents and interests of the student
- General career planning and preparation
- The interview process, internship exploration and work exposure
- Alternate career planning and opportunities
- Neurodiversity and how it fits into the workplace for each individual
- Professional settings and communication in the workplace
- Managing stress and coping mechanisms for multiple settings
- Developing general social skills in the workplace and how to work collaboratively
- Professional development and growth
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Discussion Boards
Online Activities -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval/Revision Date: 9/24/2020