Course

Career Explorations and Personal Development

Faculty
Student Affairs and Services
Department
Counselling
Course Code
HUMD 1130
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
25
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Course Designation
None
Industry Designation
None
Typically Offered
Fall
Winter

Overview

Course Description
Our self-awareness and understanding of interpersonal processes influence our career choices, academic path, and workplace success. This course will help students develop an understanding of themselves and how to assess their occupational options.
Course Content
  • Career development processes throughout the lifespan
  • Interests, personality, values, and skills assessment
  • Occupational research and the effects of labour market trends
  • Decision making, goal setting and action planning
  • Employability skills and factors for success
  • Self-management: time management, stress, and coping
  • Interpersonal communications skills and assertiveness
  • Understanding of self, social thinking, and social influence
  • Relationship management: with families, friendships, relationships, and co-workers
  • Influences of significant life experiences and transitions
  • Mental health literacy and stigma reduction
Learning Activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, small group discussions, group assessment, structured independent learning assignments, and use of video or online resources.

Means of Assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.

Due to the interactive nature of this course, regular attendance is necessary to maximize student learning. Graded in-class activities make up a significant portion of the final grade. The specific course assignments and their weighting will be determined by the instructor. These may include:

  • Completion of in class exercises;
  • Quizzes to test knowledge of concepts;
  • Submission of journal reports or other self –reflective exercises describing the learning that has occurred as a result of the class activities, exercises, materials and/ or discussions;
  • Submission of a life history narrative;
  • Submission of a career summary report;
  • Submission of written assignments analyzing and applying vocational or self-assessment results and theory;
  • Attendance and participation marks awarded for course participation.
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the internal and external factors that influence career and life choices;
  • Apply career development skills related to occupational exploration, research, and decision-making;
  • Identify possible areas of personal development;
  • Attain skills to enhance success in their career, academics, and personal life.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Example materials may include:

  • Strong Interest Inventory or other psychometric assessments;
  • free open access textbook chapters;
  • textbook for purchase may be required.

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for HUMD 1130
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum Seats
25
Currently Enrolled
2
Remaining Seats:
23
On Waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N4370
Times:
Start Time
12:30
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End Time
15:20
Section Notes

HUMD 1130 001 - Students must have the equivalent of English 12 with a “C” grade.