Professional Workforce Preparation Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course
POFT-1313-001 Professional Workforce Preparation
Prerequisites
Course Description
Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire and advancement.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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Professional Development for Life and Work 10th Edition, Wallace and Masters, published by Thomson/South-western
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ISBN-10: 0-538-45023-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-538-45023-2
\ Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street campus bookstore. The textbook for this course is required.
Supplies
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Textbook - Professional Development for Life and Work 10th Edition, Wallace and Masters
\ ISBN-10: 0-538-45023-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-538-45023-2 - The student will determine necessary skills to seek and secure employment. \
- Apply problem-solving techniques to complete tasks. \
- Identify attitudes and values that contribute to effective work habits. \
- Demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team. \
- Exhibit business attire. \
- Identify professional attire. \
Student Performance
The student will determine necessary skills to seek and secure employment, apply problem-solving techniques to complete tasks, identify attitudes and values that contribute to effective work habits, demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team, exhibit business etiquette, and identify professional attire.
\ \The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department.
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END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES: Demonstrate skills for seeking and securing employment; apply problem-solving techniques; identify attitudes and values that contribute to career success; demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team; exhibit business etiquette; and identify professional attire.
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Expected Student Behavior
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See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.
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Grading Criteria
65% - Three major exams
15% - Homework assignments
20% - Final Examination
100%- Final Course Grade
GRADING SCALE: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F
Attendance
\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
Calendar
Professional Workforce Preparation
Lesson Schedule – Spring 2016
Week of:
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January 20 |
Introduction & Orientation |
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January 25 |
Discuss Chapter 2 – Self-Development |
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January 27 |
Discuss Chapter 4 – Image - Professional Etiquette |
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February 1 |
1st Major Test over Chapters 1, 2, 3,and 4 |
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February 3
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Discuss Chapter 5 – Communication Essentials Discuss Chapter 6 – Getting Your Message Across |
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February 8
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Discuss Chapter 7 – Communicating with Coworkers and Supervisors Discuss Chapter 8 – Managing Conflict |
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February 10 |
2nd Major Test over Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
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February 15 |
Discuss Chapter 9 – Meeting Essentials |
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February 17
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Discuss Chapter 11 – Developing Customer Focus Discuss Chapter 12 – Valuing Diversity |
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February 22 |
3rd Major Test over Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12 |
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February 24 |
Begin Chapter 13 – Acting Ethically |
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February 29 |
Discuss Chapter 14 – Develop Leadership Skills and Managing Change |
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March 2
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Discuss Chapter 15 – Getting the Job Discuss Chapter 16 – Taking Charge of Your Career |
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March 7 |
FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive, but focusing on Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 16 |
Additional Information
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM