EM 249 - Professional Development 1

2 Credits

This course prepares the student for the Emergency Management AAS-T Workbased Learning experience. Students will learn how to search for jobs and internships, prepare resumes and job applications, prepare for job and internship interviews, and create an appropriate professional portfolio. Course should be taken 2 terms prior to EM 240.

Pre-requisite(s) Enrollment in EM AAS-T program with at least 48 credits completed.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students who wish to take EM 240.
Active Date 20230328T10:33:35

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Professional Portfolio Development
Career Readiness
Workbased Learning Internship Preparation

Student Learning Outcomes
Develop a Professional Portfolio exhibiting professional development efforts, progress, and achievements.

Develop model resumes, applications, cover letters, and references for appropriate level work positions.

Demonstrate the ability to identify job openings appropriate to the student's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Prepare answers to routine EM related interview questions.

Demonstrate understanding of the work based learning experience by identifying potential WBL sites.