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From The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance:
PUBPOL 400 on Career Readiness with a focus on Public Service (1 credit).
Students from any major/minor are welcome.
Course Description:
This 1-credit course prepares undergraduate and master’s students with the essential skills and mindset to pursue a career in public service. The course will explore careers in all sectors, with an emphasis on careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical applications, and collaborative learning, participants will develop clarity about their professional identity and tangible steps they can take to prepare for their career journey. Key components of the course include:
- Career Development: Define career goals, explore multiple pathways to achieve them, and build a toolkit to make decisions that align opportunities with goals.
- Professional Communication: Practice coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue across varied environments, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural responsiveness.
- Workplace Readiness: Understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected in public service settings.
- Personal Branding: Articulate your purpose, values, and brand personality to position yourself for meaningful impact.
Specifically, students will learn how to:
- Articulate their purpose, work, and brand personality.
- Define career goals and identify next steps and pathways to achieve them.
- Identify, prepare, and apply for opportunities that align with their career goals.
- Assess work challenges, and how they might choose to navigate them.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of environments, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue.