Abstract:
A course designed to assist students in discovering more about themselves; in learning more about the career opportunities in animal agricultural; and in developing career plans and tools to help them market themselves. Animal Sciences 281, Career Planning in Animal Agriculture is a one credit-hour elective to be taken in the first semester of the second year of a Bachelor of Sciences curriculum. It is not a senior capstone seminar nor is it a freshman seminar to introduce the school and increase retention. Assignments and class activities include identifying student's likes and interests, accomplishments, skills, values, Myers Briggs Personality Type, a first impressions activity, faculty and industry interviews, interaction with invited industry employer-speakers, and a plan of study, practical work experience ideas and employer hit lists, an internship resume, and cover letters. The course requires students to independently evaluate themselves and plan their career goals and preparations. This paper is meant to assist those educators who are seeking ways to enhance science-based curriculum with career preparation and leadership development skills.
Keywords:
leadership course, animal industry careers
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