Course

20806264 STEM Seminar
Course Information
Description
Explore the career possibilities in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Align your individual strengths and interests to a future job and create a plan to meet educational and professional goals. Locate resources and college tools to empower your decision-making.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Investigate a specific STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of interest
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Identify at least two current positions within the field of STEM
    Describe a particular job using examples from those active in the field (guest speakers) and/or job databases
    Describe the duties and responsibilities of the job
    Describe typical working conditions
    Describe the educational requirements, employment history, work experience, or other requirements used to acquire the position
    Describe an estimated salary range

  2. Align your personal characteristics and interests to the field of STEM
    Assessment Strategies
    Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify a rationale for choosing a specific job within STEM
    Identify what attracted you to a job within STEM
    Describe what interests you about the job
    Identify potential challenges the job might involve
    Identify any individual barriers to securing a job within STEM
    Identify resources at Madison College to assist in career exploration, such as interest, skill and values assessments

  3. Create an individual educational plan
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, Resume
    Criteria
    Summarize the skills required for a job in STEM, the job outlook, working conditions, and/or salary range
    Identify the steps you need to take to obtain the necessary qualifications for a job in STEM
    Plan includes a general timeline for completion, including courses, costs, and/or experience
    Resume includes headers for summary of skills, education, experience
    Resume includes a header for information such as community involvement, languages, awards, honors, affiliations, memberships, and/or military experience
    Use terminology effectively as it relates to a career in STEM