CSCI 2275 – Professionalism – Soft Skills

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I. COURSE TITLE: Professionalism

COURSE NUMBER: 2275 CATALOG PREFIX: CSCI

II. PREREQUISITE(S): none

III. CREDIT HOURS: 3 LECTURE HOURS: 3

LABORATORY HOURS: 0 OBSERVATION HOURS: 0

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will better prepare students on how to conduct themselves in a professional work setting. Topics include: career planning and exploration, self-assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills, Cooperative Education policies and procedures and other skills that bolster professional success.

V. GRADING

A= 90- 100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 0 - 59

VI. ADOPTED TEXT(S):

Professionalism - Soft Skills for a Digital Workplace: Illustrated Course Guides 1st Edition, 2010

Course Technology | Cengage Learning

Author: Jeff Butterfield

ISBN: 978-0-538-46978-4

Paperbound - 152 pages

Verbal Communication - Soft Skills for a Digital Workplace: Illustrated Course Guides, 1st Edition, 2012

Course Technology | Cengage Learning

Author: Jeff Butterfield

ISBN: 978-1-133-52652-0

Paperbound - 150 pages

VII. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize who they are as a professional and be able to communicate this through written forms (resume and cover letter) and verbally (interviewing). Students will develop goals and recognize opportunities to make good ethical choices in a business setting. Students will learn about key aspects important to the job search process including appealing workplace environments, networking, professional etiquette, soft skills and salary negotiation.

VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:

May include but not limited to: Lectures, independent and group projects, in-class and home assignments, tests, quizzes and lab exercises. This course maybe offered as an on-line or standard face-to-face. Attendance is required.

IX. COURSE OUTLINE:

Week Topic Reading Assignment

Topics

Week 1 / Presenting Yourself Professionally
Week 2 / Dressing like a Professional
Week 3 / Developing a Professional Work Ethic
Week 4 /

Developing Your Interpersonal Skills

Week 5 / Understanding Office Protocols and Politics
Week 6 /

Planning and Managing Your Career

Week 7 /

Understanding the Basics of Verbal Communication.

Week 8 /

Mid Term

Week 9 / Working with Customers.
Week 10 / Developing Professional Telephone Skills.
Week 11 /

Improving Informal Communications.

Week 12 /

Making Formal Presentations.

Week 13 /

Resumes and Cover Letters

Week 14 /

Resume Review

Week 15 /

Interviewing Skills

Final /

Final

*Instructors hold the right to rearrange and maintain a different schedule of work to fulfill the objectives of the course.

X. OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:

Dress Code: A dress code promotes safety and a comfortable learning environment for all students. Dressing in a professional manner is critical in the workplace thus it is critical to this class. The instructor will communicate specific requirements during the first week of class.

XI. EVALUATION:

Instructor will specify which criteria will apply to a particular assignment. Students will be expected to complete work utilizing course material covered. Other assignments, projects and reports may be assigned and graded at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Sample Evaluation:

Assignments: 35%

Dress Code 15%

Mid Term 20%

Final Exam 25%

95%

Class Participation 5%

100% Total

XII. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

None

XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:

FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.

DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.