Career Development Courses

Career Choices for Engineers

This seminar series features selected speakers, with Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering, employed in positions having varied responsibilities in business enterprises of national and global involvement. The presentations and open symposium format facilitate participation and dialogue while emphasizing a wide variety of career opportunities for chemical engineering graduates. Additionally the course includes an overview of resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, and internship search techniques. This is a one credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course offered through the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Career Development Seminar

This introductory and experiential seminar is designed to meet the career development needs of first-year, sophomore, and junior students interested in self-assessment, career exploration, career decision-making, and conducting an effective internship search. This is a half-semester, one-credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course, offered through the College of Arts and Letters.

Career Planning Strategies and Tactics

This course is designed to provide students with the tools to manage their career throughout their lifetime. It begins with self-assessment and clarifying career goals, continues with implementing job search strategies and tactics, and finally, outlines the transition from student to young professional. Career Planning Strategies and Tactics is designed not only to address the planning process necessary to start the job search, but also incorporates specific assistance in such areas as resume writing, interview preparation, interview skills, and other tactics. This is a one credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course offered through the Mendoza College of Business.

Professional Development Seminar

Successful professional behavior and performance in the first two years after graduation can make an important difference in long-term career success. This seminar provides seniors with tools for successful career and professional development and transition to life after college. This is a seven-week, one-credit, satisfactory/unsatisfactory course offered through the College of Arts and Letters.