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 2019 Instructor: Amanda Hoffman-Hall Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Spring 2018 Instructor: Amanda Hoffman-Hall Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Spring 2017 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Summer 2017 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Fall 2017 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Spring 2016 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Fall 2016 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Fall 2015 Instructor: Unlisted/TBD Co-Instructor: View: Syllabus
    Fall 2014 Instructor: Kristen Halliday Co-Instructor: View: