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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2014
- Course Number:
- OS 280G
- Course Title:
- Cooperative Education: Administrative Assistant - Seminar
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Supplements the work experience portion of cooperative education and the on-campus program through feedback sessions and instruction in job-related area. Recommend: RD 115, WR 115 and satisfactory progress through at least 15 credit hours of CAS/OS or instructor permission required. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Prepare relevant, current job search materials.
- Think critically to evaluate and modify thinking and/or behavior to be an effective and efficient employee.
- Integrate classroom skills learned and professional experience to enhance your success as an employee.
Course Activities and Design
Evaluation may include the following:
- Student participation
- Student assignments
- Training Agreement
- Learning Objectives
- Personal resume
- Letter of Application
- Job description
- Weekly work reports
- Employer Evaluation
Outcome Assessment Strategies
A Pass/No Pass grade will be issued for this course.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes, Concepts, Issues
- Interpersonal skills
- Job-related goals
- Job search skills
- On-the-job training
Competencies, Skills
- Become aware of the importance of human relations and professionalism.
- Develop and revise Training Agreement and Learning Objective forms
- Prepare a resume.
- Prepare a letter of application.
- Prepare for an interview.
- Analyze activities in the work environment.
- Compile a list of situations that arise on the job.
- Perform self assessment
- May also include
- Understanding of informational interview process
- Understanding of lawful & unlawful employment inquiries
- Understanding of salary negotiation process
- Understanding of the challenges & advantages of hiring older workers
- Understanding of sexual harassment
- Understanding of stress management
- Understanding of informational interview process