Personal Development Course Descriptions - Counseling Department

Personal Development(PD) are offered on a credit/no credit basis.

PD-150 Career Planning

2 Units - CSU Transferable - Full Semester

An 18 week, full semester course that will guide you through the difficult task of choosing a major and making career plans. Interactive exercises and activities as well as extensive career testing encourages personal action planning. Key topics include:

• Analyzing values, personality, interests, skills & preferred lifestyle
• How to research potential majors & careers
• Strategies for deciding on a major & career
• Educational planning: laying groundwork leading to effective career planning
• The global marketplace: trends for the future
• Making decisions & setting goals
• Resume writing & interview techniques
• How and where to look for jobs