100% online

Canvas is used for all assignments and communication

Instructor: Jamie B. Bourne, Adjunct Faculty and Director of the Faculty Development Center
Office:  2^nd Floor LRC
Office hours:  please make an appointment
Cell Phone:  410-310-0167
Email:  Please use Canvas Inbox
Academic Calendar - Become familiar with important dates for the college

Course Description:

A course designed to teach and improve necessary skills to succeed in a career field.  Topics include: career exploration/exposure, core employability skills/workplace competencies, leadership abilities/workplace initiatives, and other related principles.  One hour lecture per week.   

Statement of Course Goals:

The goals for the course are:

1. To acquaint the student with career exploration/exposure tools used In decision-making
2. To provide the student with an understanding of the core employability skills/ workplace competencies needed in a business environment.
3. To provide the student with an understanding of common workplace issues
4. To help guide students in their career preparation.
5. To provide each student with the opportunity to explore and complete resumes, cover letters, and other work related items.

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Career Information - Identify different sources of information on careers.
• Interest Inventory - Identify and develop a personal skills/interest inventory.
• Employment Skills - Identify core employability skills and workplace competencies.
• Communication - Analyze communication skills needed on the job at various levels.
• Resume - Demonstrate the ability to produce a resume, a cover letter and participate in a job interview.
• Legal Issues - Identify legal issues related to the workplace.

Text and Instructional Materials:

The Career Tool Kit: Skills for Success – Fourth Edition by Carol Carter and Gary Izumo

ISBN: 978-0-13-218053-5

Participation Policy:

Students are expected remain active weekly in all online work in Canvas .  There are weekly discussions that are included as part of the grade.  It is essential that you follow the guidelines set forth to receive full credit on your discussions.

Weekly Schedule

Each week begins on Tuesday and finishes on Monday at 11:59 pm (midnight).

Week 1:           What to Expect: Overview, orientation, etc.

 Week 2:           Find the Right Mindset (Chapter 1)   

Week 3:           Unlock Your Personal Power (Chapter 2)

Week 4:           Manage Your Time and Money (Chapter 3)

Week 5:           Your Basic Skills (Chapter 4)

Week 6:           Explore the Job Market (Chapter 5)

Week 7:           Get the Hang of Networking (Chapter 6)

Week 8:           Build Your Personal Brand (Chapter 7)

Week 9:           Build Your Personal Brand (Chapter 7)

Week 10:           Select Your Tools for the Interview (Chapter 8)

Week 11:         Select Your Tools for the Interview (Chapter 8)

Week 12:         Diversity in the Workplace (Chapter 9)

Week 13:         Get the Job Done with Communication (Chapter 10)

Week 14:         Stand Out on the Job (Chapter 11)

Week 15:         Final/ Wrap up

Grading Criteria:

Online Discussions      20%

Assignments                20%

Projects                       40%

Total                            100%

Grading Outline

90-100%          A

80-89               B

70-79               C

60-69               D

<59                  F

Classroom Policies:

Weeks begin on Tuesdays and finish on Mondays at 11:59 pm. Students are expected to submit all assignments through Canvas.   Discussions require an initial post early in the week (Thursday or Friday).  Reply to at least two of your classmates posts by Monday at 11:59 pm.  Discussions cannot be made up. Late assignments are not accepted.

Common Course Outline of Material Included in the Course:

Personal Assessment

Values Clarification

Exploring personality and Interests

Skills Assessment

The World of work and you

Information Integration

Decision Making

Targeting your Job Search

Preparing a Winning Resume

Interviewing Successfully

Focusing Your Future

Classroom Success

In order to be successful in this class each student should:

• Sign into Canvas 2-3 times during the week to get weekly updates, assignment details and submissions, participate in discussions.
• Allow two (2) hours’ time to complete reading, assignments, and studying for each class. Some assignments may take more time.
• Read the assigned textbook before participating in discussions.
• Complete assignments according to timeframe discussed.

Accommodating Disabilities

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact Ms. Judy Gordon (ext. 5805) as soon as possible. With her involvement, we can discuss accommodations necessary to insure your full participation and the achievement of your educational endeavors.

Academic Honesty& Student Code of Conduct

Chesapeake College has pre-established policies regarding academic honesty and student behavior code. They can be found by going to the website: http://www.chesapeake.edu/services_student/activities/StudentCode.pdf  or they can be found in the college catalogue publication. All academic honesty policies apply to learners in the online environment as well. Students are required to complete and submit their own work, including online quizzes. Students must avoid plagiarism and copyright violations. Online students must not share their Canvas access information with anyone else, nor allow anyone else to use Canvas for any reason. Violations of academic honesty and student conduct policies can have severe consequences. 

Honor Code

Students of Chesapeake College agree to demonstrate academic and personal integrity. Chesapeake College students are persons of integrity: they stand for that which is right.  They tell the truth and ensure that the full necessary truth is known.  They do not lie. *

They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted as their own is their own, and the assistance received from any source is authorized and properly documented.  They do not cheat. *

They respect the materials and intellectual property of others and ensure that others are able to benefit from the use of their own property.  They do not steal. *

Therefore, each student at Chesapeake College pledges to:

• Submit assignments that reflect his/her own thoughts and work
• Cite and properly acknowledge the thoughts and work of others
• Complete all test and other in class assignments using his/her own thoughts
• Reject the use of materials acquired illegally
• Respect the rights and property of others

Those found to be in violation of this code agree to disciplinary sanctions and appeal processes outlined within the Chesapeake College Student Code of Conduct.

* Adapted from the US Naval Academy Code of Honor

Academic Instruction Emergency Management Plan

In the event that Chesapeake College needs to close for an extended period of time due to a flu pandemic, severe weather event, or other emergency situation, consideration will be given to the timing and duration of the closure as follows:

Closure during the semester for up to one week – there will be an opportunity to make up work missed without significant alteration to the semester calendar.

Closure extending beyond one week (or in situations where classes are cancelled on the same days/evenings over multiple weeks) – the College may extend the length of the semester. Depending on the timing of the closure, scheduled breaks, end of semester dates, and/or the processing of final grades might be impacted.

Students can acquire information about closures on the College website or by calling 410-822-5400 or 410-228-4360.  Chesapeake College courses held at off campus sites will follow the protocol of the host facility. 

Gender-Based Misconduct Policy

Chesapeake College prohibits sexual misconduct and sex discrimination by or against all students, employees, and campus guests.  If you have any questions or concerns or if you need to make a complaint, contact Chesapeake’s Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources Director Susan Cianchetta, by email at scianchetta@chesapeake.edu , or by phone at (410) 827-5811.  Please note:  If you choose to report sexual misconduct or sex discrimination to a faculty member, that individual is required to report the incident (including the names of alleged perpetrators, and all the facts surrounding the misconduct to our Title IX Coordinator.)  You may request that we keep your name confidential, but we may not be able to do so.  If you do not want this information reported, you may share the information confidentially with counseling, advocacy, health, mental health, or sexual-assault-related services.  For detailed information about policy, procedures, prevention education, and sources of counseling, advocacy and support, please see Chesapeake’s Gender-Based Misconduct Policy at http://www.chesapeake.edu/consumer/Gender-BasedMisconductPolicy.pdf.

*Note:  The schedule below is subject to change.