SLS 1501 Global UCF Professional Development
University of Central Florida
Global UCF International
Face-to-Face
16 weeks
About the Course
SLS 1501 (Strategies for Success) is a 3-credit hour elective letter grade course designed to assist students in transitioning to the University and collegiate life. In a small engaging classroom setting, the course helps students build a strong academic foundation by developing important life and study skills. Students also learn and apply critical thinking skills towards diversity and social justice issues, career-readiness and other topics that promote student success persistence through the first year and beyond.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Participate in experiential exercises that will familiarize them with career development theories and assess their personality preferences, interests, values, strengths and weaknesses and relate them to career and educational planning
• Develop steps to achieve list of career goals
• Develop verbal communication skills by participating in experiential exercises that will familiarize them with networking and elevator pitch
• Demonstrate knowledge of the job search readiness process
• Understand the process of networking, build contacts, and enhance your overall professional development
Course Dates
January 2019- August 2019
Semester, Year, Course Sections
Spring 2019- Summer 2019, (2 sections)