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COOP 101- Career Management/Professional Development

Syllabus – TUESDAY – FRIDAY SECTIONS

Fall term 201715: September 25 – December 8, 2017

Instructor:

Office: 3201 Arch Street, Suite 250

Email:

Telephone:

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

COOP 101 is a 10 week, zero-credit, pass/fail course. A passing grade of CR (Credit Received) is required for

participation in the co-op program. It is designed to provide Drexel University students with the skills necessary for career

planning, the co-op job search and a successful workplace experience.

II. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

There are two main requirements to pass COOP 101:

1) Attendance Policy: Attending eight (8) of the nine (9) classes is required to pass COOP 101.

Attendance at all classes will be recorded but you will be responsible for keeping track of your attendance status.

Only one (1) absence will be allowed. If more than one class is missed, you will need to attend a make-up class

to meet the requirement of attending eight (8) classes. You can attend a maximum of two make-up classes.

There are limited opportunities to attend make-up classes for any given session. See the Drexel Learn home page

for available make-up class times and locations. Because each COOP 101 class covers a set of important topics,

attendance at ALL sessions is strongly recommended. If at any point you do not meet the attendance criteria,

you will fail COOP 101.

To receive credit for a class, you must sign-in yourself and attend class for the entire class period to be

counted as Present.

2) Resume Assignment: An acceptable, online resume using the SCDConline template is required to pass COOP 101.

All students are expected to create their resumes using Drexel’s SCDConline internal resume template. Resume

grades will be posted on Drexel Learn. Uploaded resumes will not be accepted for COOP 101.

Resumes will be assessed based on content, structure, syntax, and presentation. Required content areas include but

are not limited to: contact information, education, relevant coursework, skills, experience and activities.

Additionally, factors such as format, style, spelling, and grammar are also important for a quality resume. A letter

grade of C or better is considered acceptable and the instructor will address unacceptable resumes on an

individual basis. You are encouraged to make all revisions your instructor indicates for your resume to be as

strong as possible for your job search.

Certificate of Merit (Optional)

The Certificate of Merit recognizes those students who exhibit commendable effort in COOP 101 class. Criteria are

available on Drexel Learn.

III. COURSE OUTLINE

Week

Topic

Assignments Due for Class

COOP 101

CERTIFICATE

OF MERIT

(optional)

Week One

Co-op Expectations

Review course requirements. Establish goals of the class,

the job search and the co-op experience.

Complete COOP 101

survey in Drexel Learn

Week Two

Market Your Skills I

Create most portions of a resume using

appropriate sections to organize information.

View “Resume Tutorial”

Part I

(Video in Drexel Learn)

Complete resume contact

information and set resume

style. Complete Education,

Honors and Awards and

Skills sections.

Week Three

Planning and Goal Setting for Co-op and Career

Assess skills, interests and values to prepare for the

job search and beyond. Begin planning items for

a resume.

Do an ES&P search (by

major) and find a job

description. Bring to class a

copy of one job description

that interests you.

Week Four

Market Your Skills II

Write strong experience descriptions to highlight

your skills and strengths.

View “Resume Tutorial”

Part II

(Video in Drexel Learn)

Complete Experience

section.

1st Certificate of

Merit assignment

due

Week Five

Job Searching I

Explore practical approaches and resources offered

to Drexel students.

Completed resume due

Week Six

Individual Resume Consultations

Optional Class. Work individually with your instructor

on your resume.

Week Seven

Job Searching II

Match your resume to a desired job. Write cover letters

that effectively highlight this match.

Resume revisions

Resubmit resume

(if necessary)

Week Eight

Preparation and Presentation

Practice for interviews.

Resume revisions

Resubmit resume

(if necessary)

November

20-24

No Class – Thanksgiving Week

Week Nine

Interview Practice

Practice answering interview questions in a small group

setting.

Resume revisions

Resubmit resume

(if necessary)

Week Ten

Professional Communication and Networking

Review ways to network for job information and

opportunities. Learn importance of written and verbal

communication in the workplace.

Resume revisions

Resubmit resume

(if necessary)

Certificate of

Merit assignment

due

IV. DREXEL STUDENT LEARNING PRIORITIES (DSLP)

In support of the Drexel Student Learning Priorities (DSLP), the goals of COOP 101 are to:

• Prepare for a successful cooperative education experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of the SCDConline system

• Produce a relevant and targeted co-op resume that effectively demonstrates skills and strengths

• Understand and demonstrate appropriate modes of professional communication

V. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Drexel Learn

Attendance will be tracked in Drexel Learn. In addition, assignments and supporting materials (make-up class schedules,

resume tutorials, suggested readings, and Certificate of Merit requirements) are located there.

Dishonesty/Falsification of Information

If you record attendance for another student, both of you will be subject to investigation of Academic Dishonesty:

http://drexel.edu/studentlife/community_standards/studentHandbook/

Page 52, Section 9: Dishonesty/Falsification of Information

If you have in your possession an unauthorized student ID or one of another student and use it to appear at a class or

make-up class, that will be considered as cheating:

http://drexel.edu/studentlife/community_standards/studentHandbook/

Page 58, Section 28: Unauthorized Use of University Property or Documents

Failure of COOP 101

Receiving a NCR (No Credit Received) or NGR (No Grade Recorded) or withdrawing from COOP 101 will result in the

following:

• You will be automatically registered for and must pass COOP 101 during the next term in which the course is

offered prior to participating in your first co-op

• A Career Block Hold will be placed on your Drexel SCDC account, and as a result you will not have access to

SCDConline for your job search until you receive a passing grade AND you will not be able to register a co-op

job found through a self-directed job search

If you have previously failed COOP 101 your eligibility to participate in co-op may be affected (co-op cycle may be

removed), significant financial aid and billing issues may occur, and/or graduation may be delayed or prevented.

Dropping or Withdrawing from COOP 101

You have been registered for this course, when possible, at least three terms before your assigned co-op cycle. This

timing is deliberately designed to support your co-op job search. Thus, dropping or withdrawing from this course in

the term you are assigned is not advised without compelling circumstances. Please contact your instructor

immediately if you have concerns about your registration. Refer to the official academic calendar for drop and withdrawal

deadlines. http://drexel.edu/provost/calendars/academic-calendars/ .

Accommodation of Disabilities

Any student with a documented disability and needing accommodations is encouraged to contact the instructor as soon as

possible (preferably within the first week of class). All discussions will remain confidential.

For additional information, refer to: http://drexel.edu/oed/disabilityResources/overview/