NC.CSKL 020 - Self-Awareness - Garrett Rieck
| Course: | Self-Awareness |
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| Professor: | Garrett Rieck |
| Email: | garrett.rieck@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
What is the Career Skills Program at College of the Canyons?
- The Career Skills Program is a noncredit program designed to enhance your workplace skills.
- Short courses are offered together in a convenient package so you can earn a certificate that represents a certain skill obtained.
- The Career Skills Program brings real-world application and project-based experiences into the classroom.
- Most courses integrate LinkedIn Learning video instruction with online discussion boards to interact with classmates.
What are digital badges?
A digital badge is a unique and portable digital representation of your certificate that you can post on your online pages that promote you and your skills (such as LinkedIn or Facebook).
How do I earn a digital badge?
If you earn a passing grade in all courses associated with a certificate you can earn a certificate of completion and digital badge. I encourage you to strive toward passing this course and all other Career Skills courses you take. This will increase your value to future employers, give you something to show for all your hard work, and strengthen your resume and/or LinkedIn profile!
Is the Self-Awareness Course part of a digital badge certificate program?
Yes! If you pass NC.CSKL 020 - Self-Awareness and then complete two additional courses, NC.CSKL 018 - Entrepreneurial Mindset and NC.CSKL 019: Resilience, you can earn a Survive and Thrive in the Workplace Certificate, which will come in the form of a digital badge. Below are the courses needed to earn a Survive and Thrive in the Workplace Certificate:
Survive and Thrive in the Workplace Certificate
- NC.CSKL 018 - Entrepreneurial Mindset
Apply effective strategies for embracing more of an entrepreneurial mindset and increasing self-awareness and resilience in the workplace. Develop and apply techniques for building new skills to differentiate oneself in the workforce marketplace. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills needed to manage projects, propose ideas, and create value for an organization. - NC.CSKL 019 - Resilience
Develop the resilience needed to have a healthy relationship with failure and remain competitive in the modern workplace. Emphasis is placed on embracing momentary failure and exploring techniques to learn from setbacks and continue to move forward. - NC.CSKL 020 - Self-Awareness
Explore the link between personality and preferred work environment. Build self-awareness by interpreting and applying personality results to educational, personal, and career goals.
Course Description
NC.CSKL 020 - Self-Awareness
Explore the link between personality and preferred work environment. Build self-awareness by interpreting and applying personality results to educational, personal, and career goals.
What to Expect in this Course
Pace of the course
NC.CSKL 020 is an eight-hour online course. The Career Skills courses were designed to be completed in eight hours. However, everyone works at a different pace so it may take you slightly less or more time than that.
Canvas Modules
All materials and assignments for this course can be found in the Canvas Modules. Please keep in mind that you have to visit each section of the modules in sequential order.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning videos will be used regularly throughout the course. You will receive an email with login information for LinkedIn Learning on the first day of the course.
Types of Assessments
Noncredit Assessment: Career Skills classes are offered as noncredit and are graded as Pass (P) and No Pass (NP). Course Responsibilities Determining Grade: Point Distribution: Online Discussions: Total of 3 discussions each worth 5 points. See Canvas for criteria and rubrics (15 points total) Final Assignment: See Canvas for criteria and rubrics (15 points) TOTAL POINTS THIS SEMESTER: 30 POINTS Grade Breakdown: Pass (P) = 24 – 30 points No Pass (NP) = 0 - 23
Textbook Information
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning videos will be used regularly throughout the course. You will receive an email with login information for LinkedIn Learning on the first day of the course.
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: 10/01/2021 Sub#: 685