Career development courses

Fall 2023 IDS Courses

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Medium Credits Days Times Instructor CRN
Online 1 N/A N/A

Wood, Mike

42374
Seated 1

Tuesday

10:00-10:50

Elkins, Sherry

55092
Seated 1

Tues/Thur

11:00-11:50

Wall, Rebekkah

42376

IDS 120: Exploring Majors and Careers

IDS 120 is designed to assist students in learning the process for making meaningful academic and career choices that are aligned with their unique strengths, interests, values, and personality. Students will participate in self-assessments, major and career exploration, and decision-making activities. IDS 120 is offered as a one- or two-credit-hour course, online and seated. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and evaluate their interests, personality type, skills, and values as they relate to career goals
  • Identify and evaluate prospective majors of interest as part of the career decision-making process
  • Conduct occupational research using appropriate resources
  • Present career research findings through written and/or oral reports
  • Identify and describe a career goal and develop a plan for achieving the identified goal