Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: BA1021- Employability Skills
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour. This course is designed to assist in the development of the personal and professional skills necessary to get a job and also to keep it, advance in it, and possibly transfer from it. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: Textbook will be selected when course is offered.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what is read, and apply knowledge gained from reading to real life situations.
   • Outcome #2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #3 Communicated ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audience, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #6 Utilize current technology relevant to respective discipline.
   • Outcome #7 Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds and life styles of America and the world community.
   • Outcome #9 Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • Identify employment opportunities.
   • Apply individual values and experience to specific jobs.
   • Develop a career plan.
   • Apply the tasks required for seeking employment.
   • Demonstrate work behavior.
   • Utilize communication skills in job simulation.
   • Exhibit flexibility.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Career Planning
   • Job search
     • Employment opportunities
     • Application and hiring procedures
     • Research prospective employer
   • Employment Seeking Skills
     • Cover letter
     • Resume
     • Application
     • Interview
     • Follow-up letter
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture/Discussion
   • Classroom exercises
   • Active application
   • Guest Speakers
   • Business Interviews
   • Video
   • On-site interviews
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Overhead projector
   • Monitor/VCR
   • Student Textbook
   • Company resource material
   • Occupational Outlook Handbook
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: SCCC/ATS Outcomes # 1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, & #9 will be measured by:
    • Chapter Reviews
    • Assigned projects
    • Interview
    • Student Participation
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016, or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Revised 07/14