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May 04, 2024
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Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 225 Career Exploration3 credits
Provides an introduction to the breadth of employment opportunities in the horticulture industry and the job search skills needed to successfully secure employment.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify career paths and options within the horticulture industry
- Develop interviewing techniques and a list of questions to use in an informational interview
- Interview an employer to gather information about a chosen career path
- Produce a successful horticulture-specific resume or portfolio
- Write a cover letter, work experience summaries, and thank you notes
- Participate in industry work experiences
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to obtain various positions in the field of horticulture
- demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills
Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20
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