COUNS 110 - Career-Life Planning - Tony Law
| Course: | Career-Life Planning |
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| Professor: | Tony Law |
| Email: | tony.law@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to COUNS 110: Career-Life Planning. In this course, you will explore future career opportunities, learn about many different COC resources and outside resources to help you with your career development, and most importantly, learn how to create a resume, cover letter, and practice your interview skills. If you aren't sure about your major and future career, or if you know what you want to do, this course will provide you many options, or solidify your career choice. I look forward to teaching you this semester!
Course Description
Introduces self-assessment tools to identify college majors and careers by clarifying interests, skills, values, and personality type. Students also 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.
What to Expect in this Course
You are expected to complete assignments on a weekly basis such as discussion posts, using websites to research information, and taking career assessments and reflecting about your experience and making your own connection. You will have many opportunities to get to know yourself better throughout the next 16 weeks so you can make a well-informed choice on your major at COC and future career plans!
Types of Assessments
This course will not have the traditional mid-term or final exams. However, you will be taking many assessments such as Kuder Journey Career Assessment to reflect on your interests and future career options.
Textbook Information
You will be using an OER textbook (completely free PDF file). You will receive the PDF file on the first day of class through your email. It will also be available to download in the Canvas shell. You are welcome to purchase a hard copy through the COC Bookstore and have it mailed to you if you like.
You do not need to purchase the textbook because it is free. You will need to have a functioning camera (phone or computer) to complete the Mock Interview assignment.
Other Relevant Course Information
-Download Adobe Reader: http://www.adobe.com/reader. You will only need the free version. PowerPoint slides and some assignments can be viewed through PDF files.
-If you have an apple product, please submit your assignments as either .pdf or Microsoft Word Document. I do not have access to the Pages software and will be unable to open this type of file.
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: 10/25/2021 Sub#: 995