HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE OUTLINE

 

 

COURSE TITLE:

Career Planning and Decision Making
COURSE SUBJECT/ NUMBER: INDS 100
DEPARTMENT: Individual Studies
   
CREDIT HOURS: Three credit hours
CONTACT HOURS: Three contact hours
   

SEMESTERS OFFERED:

 Fall/ Spring/ Summer
   
TEXTS/ COURSE MATERIALS:

The Career Fitness Program, 6th edition (bring to each class)

The Self-Directed Search, John Holland – see outline for date required
   
INSTRUCTOR: Janice Hindes, M.S. Ed., Academic Advisor/ Assistant Professor
   

OFFICE HOURS:

By appointment in Brahan 033, or call 629-7219 Monday – Friday,

8:30AM – 4:30PM, or contact me by email: hindejan@hvcc.edu
   

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and attitudes necessary
for changing with change in the occupational society.  Emphasis will be placed on
self-examination and understanding of what one is like (values, interests, abilities,
aptitudes, etc.) and projecting oneself into occupational roles.  The course content
is divided among four major objectives:
   
COURSE OBJECTIVES:                 

1.Orientation to the College
2. Self-Study and Understanding
3. Occupational Exploration
4. Educational/Vocational Planning
   
ACTIVITIES/ ASSIGNMENTS:

>Consult weekly outline to anticipate and be prepared for the topic to be covered. If you must
     miss a class, you are expected to contact the instructor prior to the next class meeting.

>Since grading is based on completion and quality of the assignments, quizzes and class
     attendance, you are expected to attend every class ON TIME. If you arrive late it is your
     responsibility to speak to the instructor in order to receive credit for attendance.

>Class attendance and participation are primary factors in deriving benefit from this course: 
     “until you make the commitment to actually get involved with the process, to actively participate,
     and to experience both progress and occasional discomfort along the way, you will not be able
     to reap the benefits of the process…” 

>Courtesy and respect for fellow classmates and the instructor is expected and will be extended in return.
   
GRADE COMPUTATION: Based on completion and quality of the assignments, quizzes and class attendance and
     participation. See grading criteria sheet for more detailed information.
   
ADA STATEMENT:

Students with disabilities: appropriate accommodations will be made for all students with

     documented disabilities .If you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please

     notify the instructor as soon as possible.  This information will be kept confidential.

     All accommodations must approved through the learning Disability Specialist/ Disability

     Resource Center.

 

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