Course Listings

Effective Time Management

CAPL 198A | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A hands-on exploration of effective time management strategies. The objective is to develop a personal time management plan. Topics include procrastination, ways to use time productively, the myth of multitasking, and achieving a balance. Discussion includes personal tendencies for managing time and recognizing them and planning for prioritizing one's tasks. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPL 198A or MGST 198B.

Career Transitions

CAPL 198B | 1 Credit

Course Desc: An exploration of career paths and skills. The goal is to assess one's prior education and experiences to determine possible career paths. Topics include the identification of skills gaps, strategies for preparing a resume aligned with the career, and best practices for successful integration into the civilian workforce. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPL 198B or MGST 198M.

Interviewing Skills

CAPL 198C | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A comprehensive exploration of skills and strategies needed for successful interviews. The aim is to articulate personal skills, education, and experience as they relate to a target position. Topics include body language, nonverbal cues, and candidacy for various positions. Discussions explore previous interview experiences, strategies for success during interviews, and determining whether the position may be a good fit. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CAPL 198C or MGST 198L.

Career Planning Management

CAPL 398A | 1 Credit

Course Desc: A survey of strategies for managing career change. Focus is on examining, evaluating, and assessing individual skill sets; networking; and researching career and economic markets. The objective is to formulate a career path and develop the resources needed to enter that path. Topics include resume and cover letter development, interviewing techniques, negotiation strategies, and tools for ongoing career planning.

General Studies Capstone

CAPL 495 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: (To be taken in a student's last 15 credits.) The analysis and evaluation of knowledge and skills gained from previous study. A capstone project connects an area of study to a real-world scenario and includes the presentation of a portfolio linking one's experience with personal and professional goals.