Career Research and Development
Career Research and Development 1 - 171123
Career Research and Development 2 - 171133
Career Research and Development Work- Based Learning - 171283
Completer Program: Career Research and Development
CIP Number: 860000
Credits Needed for Completion: 3
Completer Code: 2J
The overall goals of this course are to teach students the process of self-awareness, career exploration, and setting academic and career-related goals. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how accurate, current, and unbiased career information is necessary for successful career planning and management using Maryland’s career clusters and pathways. In addition, students will be introduced to basic concepts of financial literacy to help them manage their personal finances. Course content will integrate the development of the student’s competency in business writing as well as the Skills for Success (i.e., communication, learning, interpersonal, technology, and critical thinking). Students will also be required to prepare for and participate in an interview process. Can be taken as an Elective.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 11
Students will continue building and strengthening their career portfolio to demonstrate proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, personal growth and development, and employment experiences. Students will use the portfolio as part of the interviewing process. The portfolio will serve as part of the student’s end-of-program assessment/culminating project. Students will benefit from joining one of the career technology student organizations to assist in refining and developing their leadership and workplace readiness skills.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Career Research and Development 1