Online Orientation - PSYC 1518 - Career Exploration

PSYC 1518-40, Career Exploration

This course focuses on the value and the decision-making process. Student will systematically examine the various aspects of career alternatives. Personal awareness will be explored as it relates to career choices. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Vicki Herder

E-Mail: vherder@taftcollege.edu or once in class, through the Private Message Center in ETUDES
Telephone: 661.763.7719
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:00 am and Tuesday 1-2:30 pm
Office Location: CASA building Room 11
Alternate Student Contact Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:00 am

Units: 1

Class Meets: October 5 – December 18, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Purchase: The Career Fitness Program (8th edition) , Diane Sukiennik , W.Bendat & L. Raufman, available at the Taft College Bookstore for approximately $54.00. ISBN 0-13-17094-7. 9th edition is also available through online purchase at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 hours per week reading, writing, completing assignments, participating in online discussions and taking quizzes.

Special Requirements: The entire class is delivered in the online format. Student is responsible for accessing site and completing work in a timely manner.

Assignments & Tests: There are online assignments after each modules as well as writing assignments and quizzes.

Proctored Exams: None

Syllabus: Click the link to download a copy of the course syllabus in PDF format. The syllabus will open in a new window.

New to ETUDES: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.