EDCP 60 Education and Career Planning - Provincial Level

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

EDCP 60 Education and Career Planning - Provincial Level is intended to enhance skills for further education and employment. Topics covered include personal awareness, communication, cultural diversity, education and career exploration, job search, study skills, and financial management.

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Notes:

See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2021/22 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca

Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	128

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	4
Lab (lab, field, computer)	4.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Mandatory Skills: a) Communication Skills, b) Education and Career Exploration Skills
Additional Skills (complete 5 of 7): a) Study Skills, b) Personal Awareness Skills, c) Interpersonal Skills, d) Living Skills, e) Job Search Skills, f) Work/Training Experience, and/or g) Career Management Skills

Teaching and Learning Approach

Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet all Program Outcomes for Academic Upgrading.

Learning Resources

Computer access for Moodle Helpful to have computer or phone with speakers and camera for meetings

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Orientation Course setup and schedule Course materials and Moodle login Selkirk College Policies and Resources 2. Module 1: Dimensions of Self 3. Module 2: Communication 4. Module 3: Cultural Diversity 5. Module 4: Education and Career Exploration 6. Module 5: Financial Management 7. Module 6: Study Skills 8. Module 7: Job Search 9. Term Project

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Module 1 - Dimensions of Self	2b	10%
Module 2 - Communication	1a	10%
Module 3-Cultural Diversity Module 4 - Education and Career	2c	10%
Exploration	1b	10%
Module 5 - Financial Managment	2d	10%
Module 6 - Study Skills	2a	10%
Module 7 - Job Search	2e 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c	15 2d, and/or
Term Project	2e	15%
Introduction	1c, 3e, 3g, 3h, and 5h	5%
Total		100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table

Percentage	Letter Grade
90-100	A+
85-89	A
80-84	A-
76-79	B+
72-75	B
68-71	B-
64-67	C+
60-63	C
55-59	C-
50-54	P
Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance	NCG No Credit Granted

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.