We want to be sure our Pilots families are aware of the following 1-credit courses available next semester. Encourage your student to explore these great options in the pursuit of their growth and development both inside and outside of “the classroom.”
CAS 291- Career Planning + Life Design
Is your student starting to navigate the big questions surrounding life after UP? Are they unsure about their major or even how their major connects to career options? If any of this resonates, encourage your student to register for this course, which will offer them the tools and community to explore ideas and develop a creative, proactive approach to career and life planning.
ED 102 – University Success
Has your student experienced challenges transitioning into academic life at UP? Do you wish they could learn more about how to manage their time, study for exams, take good class notes, etc.? If you answered yes to any of these questions, encourage your student to check out ED102 – University Success. Brother Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., Learning Assistance Counselor, servers as the instructor. The University Success class will meet for an hour every week and is specifically designed for students who have experienced difficulties and challenges with academic work. The course is designed to create greater success and to free a student from the burden of academic probation. By the end of the class your student will be able to:
- Create and implement daily, weekly, and semester schedules
- Improve reading comprehension of class texts
- Practice the Cornell note taking method
- Practice various test taking strategies
- Practice memory retention skills
- Practice effective communication with professors of challenging courses
If your student has questions about the course, they can contact Brother Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., at Giumenta@up.edu.
LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership
The Leader Certificate Program at UP is designed to provide leaders with the tools, knowledge, and ability to impact and inspire their followers using the key leader habits. Students can register for a Spring Semester leadership course. Courses are 1 credit and meet once per week in the spring. All students can register for the first course in the program (LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership), and all majors are welcome!
CAS 197: Internship & Career Preparation
Did you know that applied and project-based experiences (particularly internships) give students an edge with employers after graduation? Recent surveys show that 60% of hiring managers are much more likely to hire a recent graduate with internship experience on their resume. Internships give students valuable experience and help them develop skills which employers are looking for! In this class, we’ll explore the career planning process including self-exploration, occupational exploration, internship planning, and how to conduct a job search.
After taking the course, students will be better prepared to make informed career decisions and to locate satisfying internships or positions after graduation. Assignments include working on career materials to apply for internships and/or jobs in the future, such as a resume and cover letter, as well as creating a professional brand online (LinkedIn).
This course for Spring 2021 will be held online on Mondays from 5:45—6:40 p.m. PST. Any student interested in completing an internship or expanding their career development should register for the course. Students can contact Elizabeth Jones, CAS Academic Internship Coordinator, at jonesel@up.edu with any questions.