ITEC2075 IT Career Readiness

This course will examine in-demand skills many IT employers seek of their potential candidates such as critical thinking, resilience, creative problem solving, empathy, collaboration, intercultural fluency, oral communication, and initiative. Investigation is facilitated by modules developed by Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence for IT students. Students may earn digital badges as they complete the modules in this course.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Any ITEC course prior to taking this course

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate oral communication through story telling
Demonstrate initiative to lead without an official “leader” role
Exhibit resilience through ability to adjust and adapt
Incorporate intercultural fluency through diverse perspectives
Collaborate with others to strengthen relationships
Identify creative problem-solving techniques
Demonstrate empathy by recognizing others’ needs and values
Identify critical thinking patterns, assumptions, and draw conclusions

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2