Purpose: increase student knowledge of professional development opportunities in Geography through classroom activities and invited speakers, and to build awareness of career development tools and strategies. The main focus of the class is to prepare students to use the tools needed to pursue professional opportunities, including internships, jobs, and graduate school. Special emphasis will be on résumé building, cover letter writing, communication skills, and job, internship, and graduate school research.

Prerequisites/Rules:
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Geography; GEOG-GIS & Computer Cartography, ENSP Global, Land Use, or Coastal & Marine Management).
Credits: 1
Grading Method: Regular

Course Offerings

    Spring 2019Instructor: Amanda Hoffman-HallView: Syllabus
    Spring 2018Instructor: Amanda Hoffman-HallView: Syllabus
    Spring 2017Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Summer 2017Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Fall 2017Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Spring 2016Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Fall 2016Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Fall 2015Instructor: Unlisted/TBDView: Syllabus
    Fall 2014Instructor: Kristen Halliday