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Mizzou Academy

Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this self-paced course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of Mizzou Academy's large and diverse student body—a student body that comes from all parts of the United States and many parts of the world.

Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at self-paced learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them.

How much you get from this course depends on how much time and thoughtful consideration is put into learning about yourself. We encourage you to take advantage of the activities and exercises presented in this course to explore who you are and what you want to be doing in a future career.

Course Overview

This course provides students with the tools to begin a lifelong career-planning process, which is needed in today’s global workplace. Students will explore their interests, skills, values, and strengths which will help them identify possible career goals. They will explore career opportunities and learn about various careers that may interest them. Topics include job searching, completing job and college applications, writing a résumé, preparing for an interview, goal setting, and decision making. They will complete activities and exercises that will help them get to know themselves better as they develop their career goals.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help you begin the exciting process of career exploration. By utilizing the career-planning process, you will explore not only career opportunities, but also information about the careers that are of interest to you. You will also be guided through the practical aspects of the career process such as searching for a job, writing a résumé, filling out job and college applications, and preparing for an interview. Throughout the course, you will complete activities and exercises that will help you get to know yourself better, which will help you continue to develop your career goals.

Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

PreRequisites

None

Required Materials

None

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Exams

You are required to take one proctored exam for this course.

See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy.

Grades

 To pass the course, you must earn a minimum of 60 percent on your exams group. To view your Exams percentage, click on Grades from the left course navigation menu.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

Course Summary:

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