Career CoursesWhy should you take a career course? Students who have taken them in the past tell you why the experience is worthwhile:

Former AL250 Student

“Taking AL250 with Courtney Chapin my Junior year at MSU was one of the most rewarding and helpful courses in my college career. Each week, I learned how to look at my strengths and weaknesses, explore my passions, and let my imagination lead me towards potential career opportunities I hadn’t ever considered. In many ways I believe that courses like this should be required for all majors, because it is that helpful. The Arts and Letters Career Strategies course was especially helpful for us students who didn’t have a clear career link from college to the working world. It was thrilling to know the possibilities went beyond what people typically associate with English degrees. Courtney has always been accessible to her students after the course, even after graduation. Her knowledge and support has been helpful in a time when the job hunt is tougher than ever.” — Stefanie Spiro, Class of ‘07

Former SSC490 Students

“Prior to this class I did not have a resume, did not own a suit, and lacked the knowledge of how to present myself in an interview. Bottom line, I was a decent college student who had little hope of obtaining a ‘real’ job because I lacked these basic skills. Over the last several months, with the knowledge gained from this course, I now have a resume I am confident in, I know how to write a cover letter, I understand how to properly correspond with a potential employer, and I know how to study for and present myself in an interview.”

“This class taught me how to highlight my strengths and how to find a job that fits my ability. I feel as if I am much more prepared to begin the search for my first ‘real’ job.”

“There were only a handful of classes that taught me hands on skills, gave me opportunities to use them and trained me how to become proficient in them; SSC 490 was one of those classes. Knowing what career you want and going to school for it is one thing, but being able to evaluate the skills and knowledge you’ve gained and applying it to attain your career is another thing.”

AL250 and SSC490 aren’t the only career course options. Choose the course that’s right for you.

AL 250 section 001

Instructor: Courtney D. Chapin, chapinco@msu.edu

FALL 2009: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:50 p.m., CB20 Snyder Hall

SPRING 2010: Wednesday, 3:00-4:50 p.m., C107 McDonel Hall

SSC490 section 301

Instructor: Kristi Coleman, colem239@msu.edu

FALL 2009: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:20 p.m., 204 Natural Science

SPRING 2010: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:20 p.m., 118 Berkey Hall

ANR101A section 001

Instructor: Dr. Phil Garnder, gardnerp@msu.edu

SPRING 2010: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m., 152 Natural Resources Building

CAS380 section 301

FALL 2009: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:50 p.m., 306 Natural Resources Building, class meets 9/9-10/15

NSC491 section 001

FALL 2009: Wednesdays, 5:00-6:20 p.m., 1420 BioMedical and Physical Sciences

Some colleges and departments also offer other career-focused courses, and courses may be added before next year. Consult with your academic advisor or academic departments to find out more.

Take action: Find specific course descriptions, then go to WebEnroll to sign up for classes.