Counseling-110 #78208, 78483, 80402 - Career-Life Planning - Melissa Brandan, M.S

Introduction

Welcome to the course! I’m your facilitator, a Latina and first-generation college graduate with 10 years of experience supporting students as they navigate higher education and the world of work. The first thing I’d like you to know is that this course is all about you. It’s designed to help you increase self-awareness, empowering you to recognize that the answers you’re seeking are already within.

Throughout the course, we’ll also use career resources to guide you in navigating job searches and preparing for life after your certificate, degree, or wherever you are in your journey. This fully online course is self-paced, but deadlines are important—so time management is essential. Remember, what you get out of this course depends on what you put into it!

I will have weekly Friday zoom office hours which link will be available to you via your course module on Canvas. 

Are you ready to begin your exploratory career-life planning journey?

Your course beings on October 14th and be available until December 7th.

Course Description

Career & Life Planning 110 introduces self-assessment tools to identify college majors and careers by clarifying interests, skills, abilities, values and personality type. Students will examine the decision-making process, self-management, life roles and goal setting. Includes a review of labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing and job search strategies.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the career planning and decision-making process
2. Find a career path and/or major consistent with individual skills, values, interests, and personality style
3. Recognize the skills needed to succeed in a particular occupational field
4. Gain cover letter, resume writing, and interviewing skills
5. Have a better understanding of oneself

What to Expect in this Course

During this semester, you will be completing the following activities: 

1. Student-lead discussion posts. 
    
2. Individual homework assignments covering course material, handouts, online research, and assessments.
    
3. Each module will be published in Canvas for our online course week by week.
    
4. A cumulative final reflection highlighting what you've learned.

This is a 3-unit college level transferable course (CSU GE). To be successful in this class, you should expect to be engaged with the course work for a minimum of 9 hours per week. Logging in to your course weekly will be essential to earn the grade you are setting your goal to get. 

Types of Assessments

This course will not have the traditional mid-term or final exams. However, your understanding of the course material will be evaluated through student-lead discussion posts, individual homework assignments, handouts, online research, career assessments and independent reflection assignments. 

Textbook Information

We will be using Open Educational Resources (OER) materials for this course! There is no cost to you as a student – all the materials necessary for this course are FREE to you and will be available through Canvas in an online format which you will then be able to download. 

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 09/29/2024 Sub#: 1843