PUBPOL 5008

Designing Your Career in Policy, Data Science, and Sustainability

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course prepares students to pursue full-time employment following graduation through structured career exploration, self-assessment, and professional development. Students will explore career pathways, evaluate their strengths and areas for growth, and develop a plan aligned with their individual career goals. The course emphasizes communicating the connection between one’s skills and career aspirations, as well as understanding the importance of professional relationships in gaining career insights, building skills, and accessing opportunities. Students will also learn to proactively identify and engage with individuals who can support their career development. By the end of the course, students will have developed an actionable approach to career planning and the strategies needed to pursue full-time opportunities.

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Learning Outcomes

• Engage in professional activities, explore career paths, and create a plan for how they will pursue full-time opportunities after graduation.
• Assess strengths and identify areas for growth relevant to their unique career goals.
• Clearly communicate the connection between their competencies and skills and their career goals.
• Explain how making connections is an important element of gaining career insights, enhancing professional skills, and accessing full-time opportunities.
• Proactively identify individuals who could be helpful in their career development and articulate what they aim to learn through these connections.

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