CG 140 Career and Life Planning

This course focuses on self-assessment, career exploration, and goal setting. You will gain insight into your interests, strengths, values, and life roles; research majors and career fields; discover how successful people create their paths; and develop a vision and next steps for your future.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Broaden knowledge of selves and career options
2. Learn how skills, interests, values and personal preferences relate to life goals
3. Identify and develop confidence in skills and strengths
4. Utilize a variety of career information resources and strategies to explore options
5. Develop skills for making decisions and setting goals
6. Identify beliefs, influences, and barriers that impact their decisions
7. Develop a career "action plan," outlining goals and next steps
8. Recognize that career planning is a lifelong process