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Spring 2012 Syllabus

ECHD 2050: Academic and Career Planning Time: Wednesdays 1:25-3:20 PM Call Number: 93- Class Location: Russell Academic Ctr. 393 Instructor: Ms. Lauren Mann, M.Ed Office Location: 414 Aderhold Hall Office Hours: By appointment Email: [email protected] Required Text:

1. Ducat, D. (2012). Turning Points: Your Career Decision Making Guide (3rd^ Ed.) Pearson: Boston. (**This text is available at the University bookstore.)
2. Additional required readings and handouts will be posted on ELC or given in class. Course Description and Objectives: COURSE DESCRIPTION ECHD 2050 is a two (2) hour course that will orient you to the process of career and life planning. The course has been designed to encourage you to engage in the processes that will help you choose the course of study and/or career field most compatible with your personality style, skills, abilities, and values through the use of lecture, in-class discussions and activities, readings, writings, and relevant assessments. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:  Understand the basic theories in career and academic decision-making.  Set attainable short-term and long-term career and academic goals.  Identify personal and professional values, skills, interest, and needs.  Make informed academic and professional choices.  Identify occupational choices that match your personality style.  Identify barriers to career choices and develop solutions.  Complete a professional resume and portfolio Classroom Etiquette: You will not need a cell phone or laptop for any reason during class. Please respect your fellow classmates and turn these items off or refrain from brining them into the classroom.

Diversity and Classroom Climate Understanding diversity in the workforce and academia are important aspects of this course. As such, student’s experiences, values, opinions, and beliefs are highly valued in this class. Whenever possible, class topics and discussions will be approached from a diverse perspective and students are encouraged to share their ideas and respect individuals with different perspectives in the class. Academic Honesty All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” All students are responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. The link to more detailed information about academic honesty can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/honesty/acadhon.htm Disability Policy Help for students with disabilities is available from the Disability Services/ Learning Disabilities Center. If accommodations are desired please notify me and the office for Disability Services as soon as possible and preferably within the first 2 weeks of class. More information is available at: http://www.uga.edu/stuact/handbook/stuaffairs/disability.html Attendance and Participation: Attendance Policy:  Attendance/Participation is worth 150 points of your final grade (15%)  You are expected to attend every class and arrive on time  You have one (1) unexcused absence without penalization.  Excused absences will require proper documentation  Additional unexcused absences will result in a 10-point attendance/participation reduction.  Failure to attend Assessment Day will result in an automatic drop from the course.  Two latenesses will equal one unexcused absences. **In the event of an absence, you will still be expected to find class notes and to make up any missed work. Participation/Attendance:  Excellent – Attends all or 16/17 classes. In addition, student is proactive in participation through leading, originating, informing, challenging contributions that reflect in-depth study, thought, and analysis of the topic under consideration. [150 - 130 points]  Satisfactory – Student attends less than 16 classes and demonstrates reactive participation with supportive, follow-up contributions that are relevant and of value, but relies on the

leadership and study of others, or reflect opinion rather than study, thought, and contemplation. [120 – 100 points]  Minimally acceptable – Student attends less than 15 classes with passive participation including being present but inattentive, or attentive, but not actively involved. [100 – 80 points]  Unsatisfactory – Student attends less than 15 classes and is uninvolved including being absent, late, present but not attentive, sleeping, making irrelevant contributions that inhibit the progress of the discussion. [80 points or less] Assignments

1. Career Goals Paper (75 pts) : Describe your career plans and goals at the beginning of this course (2-3 pp.) It is not necessary to be sure about your career goals to complete this assignment successfully. 2. Assessment Write-up and Reflections (200 pts) – You will be taking a battery of career inventories to assess your personality type, interests, and abilities. Most of these will be administered at the Career Center in Clark Howell Hall on our Assessment Day, which is during class time. You MUST attend assessment day or you will be dropped from the course. You will write a 3-5 pp. paper and discuss the results of your assessments and reflect on your experience while completing your assessments on Assessment Day. 3. Meaningful Career Search Activity (75 pts) – You will attend one of the events listed below and write a 2-3 pp. paper discussing your experiences. 1. Career Seminar 2. Career Fair 3. Individual Career Consultation ***Be sure to check the UGA Career Center Spring 2012 Calendar of Events (http://www.career.uga.edu/DYNAMIC/mainevents.cfm or www.uga.career.uga.edu) to identify the days and times of the Career Seminars. 4. Informational Interview (100 pts): You will interview someone in your career/major field of choice and present the results. 5. Exams and Quizzes (150 pts): Quizzes: I reserve the right to give pop quizzes as an in class assignments at any time. Midterm: The mid-term exam will come from the readings and class discussions from the first half of the semester. Make-up exams will only be given ONLY in the event of a documented medical emergency or significant extenuating circumstance (i.e. death of a family member). Exams will begin promptly on the day they are scheduled. If you are late to class, you must still finish the exam within the allotted time for class. No extensions are given due to tardiness.

No talking is allowed during exam time. Anyone suspected of cheating will be reported. Students are expected to assist the instructor in maintaining an environment of Academic Honesty. Missed Exams: I require prior notification for missed exams. For more information see section on Exam/Quiz Policies.

• Exams must be taken at the scheduled time. Make-up exams will only be given under extreme extenuating circumstances and must be cleared with the instructor.

6. Final Portfolio (150 pts): You will submit a final portfolio that includes all assignments completed throughout the semester and a final paper summarizing your experiences. 6a. Resume and Cover Letter (50 points): We will work on resumes and cover letters in class. You will submit a final resume and cover letter with your final portfolio. 7. Career Search Final Presentation (100 pts) In lieu of a final exam, you will complete a 10-20 minute presentation detailing your experiences in this course. This presentation will be presented during finals week in class and will count as your final exam grade. The final exam follows the University’s final exam schedule. Students are required to attend, participate, and meet the requirements for the final exam during the scheduled final exam time. Failure to show up for the exam will result in a zero. Arriving late, leaving early, or failing to participate will negatively impact your grade, as points will be deducted. PLEASE NOTE: LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A MEDICAL EXCUSE All assignments must be paper copies turned in at the beginning of the class period on which the assignment is due (email assignments will not be accepted unless there are extenuating circumstances.) Grading Policy: The grade you receive in the course will be based on the completion of the following: Classroom Attendance, Activities, Participation 150 points 15% Career Goals Paper 75 points 8.5% Assessments and Assessment Summary 150 points 15% Meaningful Career Activity 75 points 8.5% Midterm Assessment 150 points 15% Informational Interview 100 points 10% Integrative Final Portfolio/ Resume 200 points 20% Final Career Search Presentation 100 points 10%

Total Possible Points 1000 points 100% Grades assigned are based on the following scale: A = 100-93% A- = 92-90% B+ = 89-87% B = 86-83% B- = 82-80% C+ = 79-77% C = 76-73% C- = 72-70% D = 69-60% F = 59% and below Examination and Quiz Policies: Exams will be given at the beginning of the class on the day it is scheduled. Students arriving late to class will not be given additional time to complete the exam. Failure to attend class on the date of an exam without prior arrangements will result in a zero for the exam. Prior arrangements for exams are only made for unusual circumstances and are at the discretion of the instructor. Verification (e.g., from Health Center) must be provided to support requests for absences for illnesses. Excused absences, in which prior arrangements are not possible, (i.e. accident requiring hospitalization, death of an immediate family member, sudden illness, etc.) will be handled on a case by case basis and make-up exams will be administered as soon as possible after the missed exam. Students are not to ask classmates about the content of the exam or to discuss the exam with other students, as these behaviors constitute academic dishonesty. Tentative Class Schedule: The course syllabus is a g eneral plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. *** Students are expected to check ELC weekly to ensure that they have the most updated information*** In Class Activities Readings Due Assignments Due January 11  Overview of Course  Review Class Syllabus January 18  Introductions Cont’d  Icebreakers  Choosing a Major Chapters 1& 7

January 25  Discuss Assessments  Review Chapters 1, 2 & 3  SCCT Chapters 1,2, 3 SCCT Handouts February 1 _ROOM CHANGE_

ASSESSMENT DAY!!

MANDATORY!!

_Meet in Clark Howell Hall, 2nd_**^ Floor, Rm. 246 ***** (Career Center computer lab) Due Today: Career Goals Paper February 8

INTERPRETATION

DAY!!

MANDATORY!!

Due Today:1 Printed COLOR Copies of Assessments—you may not enter class without them! February 15 February 22

 SCCT

 Chapters 6&8 in Turning Points SCCT Handouts Chapters 6& Due Today: Assessment Summary and Reflections February 29  Super’s Developmental Theory  Create Life Lines and Career Rainbows Super Handouts March 7

MIDTERM!!!

(tentative) all handouts and chapters 1,2,3, 6, 7 & 8

March 14 NO CLASS^ SPRING^ BREAK!!!

March 21  Resumes and Cover Letters Chapter 9 March 28  In class Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Chapter 9 Handouts Due Today: First Draft of Resume and Cover Letter BRING TWO COPIES- you may not enter class without them! April 4  Diversity  Discussion/Activity  Tentative Guest  Speaker Handouts April 11  The Last Lecture  Activity/Discussion  Discuss Final Presentations and Papers Handouts Due Today: Meaningful Career Activity April 18  Review Chapter 10  Mock Interviews Activity Chapter 10 April 25  Final Exam Presentations Group 1 Due Today: Final Integrative Presentations & Portfolio Group 1 DATE TBD  Final Exam Presentations Group 2 Due Today: Final Integrative Presentations and Portfolio Group 2