Fall 2005 Syllabus: Career Exploration in Ag Sciences & Natural Resources - Prof. Amy Gaza, Study notes of History of Education

Download Fall 2005 Syllabus: Career Exploration in Ag Sciences & Natural Resources - Prof. Amy Gaza and more Study notes History of Education in PDF only on Docsity! AGED 4990, Section 358 Career Exploration in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Fall 2005 Course Syllabus Instructor Amy R. Gazaway 136 Ag Hall (405) 744-5395 [email protected] Office Hours Students may schedule appointments with the instructor during the week through the Unit Assistant in 136 Ag Hall or by calling (405) 744-5395. Class Meetings Section 358 – Mondays (lecture) & Wednesdays (discussion), 11:30 – 12:20 p.m. Purpose of the Course The goals of this course are to enhance student self-awareness, to increase student understanding of career development theories and applications, and to expand student knowledge about career opportunities related to agriculture and the natural resources. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: ♦ Explain the basic assumptions of career theories, including personality theory, Holland’s person-environment theory, Super’s life span-life space theory, and Krumboltz’s theory of planned happenstance ♦ Define the characteristics of their personality types and identify careers of interest to personality types similar to themselves ♦ Define characteristics of their primary, secondary and tertiary Holland codes and identify careers of interest to individuals with similar Holland codes ♦ Define different stages and roles fulfilled within their lives, synthesize and explain the potential issues of impact each role may have on their career decisions ♦ Analyze and explain the impact chance occurrences have had on their academic and career paths to date ♦ Utilize a variety of sources to comprehensively research potential employers and careers ♦ Conduct an informational interview ♦ Describe the necessary qualifications, job responsibilities, and work environment of at least 10 career areas related to agriculture and natural resources ♦ Develop an academic and co-curricular experience plan for their undergraduate education that supports their career interests and goals. For Whom the Course is Intended This course is intended for students enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) who are uncertain of their career direction and are interested in exploring career options in agriculture and natural resources. There are no prerequisites for this course. Course Assignments *Written papers should be typed, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Theory Reflection Papers (4) – Each student should write a 1½ - 2 page reflection paper about the career development theory of their choice and how the student believes the theory is applicable to their stage of career development, their experiences and career directions. Career Panel Reflection Papers (3) – Each student should select three panel discussions from class and write a 1½ - 2 page reflection paper describing how and why the career area does or does not appeal to the student. Career Fair Reflection* – Each student will be required to attend one of the fall career fairs. Students should write a 2 page reflection paper following their participation in the activity, assessing what they learned about career opportunities from the experience. Job Shadowing Questions & Reflection – Each student should select a professional in a career of interest to him/her and set –up a job shadowing experience (minimum ½- day). Prior to completing the job shadowing experience, students should submit a list of questions (minimum 10) they expect to ask during their shadowing experience. Upon completion of the experience, students should write a 2 – 3 page reflection of the experience explaining what they learned about the job activities, qualifications and work environment. Employer Profile* – Based upon students’ individual career goals, each student should select one employer of interest and develop a profile of that organization using the provided outline. Profiles should include information such as organizational mission, goals, competitors, locations, types of positions, etc. Tentative Course Schedule Week of… August 22 Lecture Topic: Overview of Course and Career Orientation Discussion: Navigating Career Tracker & “7 of 10” Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Register with CASNR Career Services & OSU Career Services August 29 Lecture Topic: Your Personality & Your Career Discussion: Do What You Are Assessment September 5 Lecture Topic: You and the Work Environment – What Fits? Discussion: DISCOVER September 12 Lecture Topic: A Lifetime Perspective of Career Planning Discussion: NO DISCUSSION – ATTEND CAREER FAIR September 19 Lecture Topic: The Role of Chance in Your Career Planning Discussion: Game of Life Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Career Fair Reflection September 26 Lecture Topic: Researching Careers and Employers Discussion: Job Shadowing Day Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Theory Reflection ♦ Job Shadowing Questions October 3 Lecture Topic: Agricultural Sales Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Employer Profile October 10 Lecture Topic: Agricultural Finance and Accounting Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Job Shadowing Reflection October 17 Lecture Topic: Raw Production Management Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION October 24 Lecture Topic: Value-Added Production Management Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION October 31 Lecture Topic: Education and Communications Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION November 7 Lecture Topic: Agricultural Service Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION November 14 Lecture Topic: Technical Employer Panel Discussion: Employer Panel November 21 Lecture Topic: Natural Resources Management Employer Panel Discussion: NO DISCUSSION November 28 Lecture Topic: Graduate/Professional Student Panel Discussion: Course Evaluations Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Career Panel Reflection Papers December 5 Lecture Topic: Developing an Education and Experience Plan Discussion: Course Review December 12 Assignment(s) Due: ♦ Undergraduate Plan of Action due at Final Exam (Monday, Dec. 12th at 10:00 a.m.)