Career exploration assistance is offered through individual counseling, career testing, and classroom instruction. A computerized career guidance system is available to assist students in identifying their skills, interests, and options for work and service. Career Development Center staff teach two courses: GS 2001 Major and Career Exploration, a 1-credit course which assists students in making informed choices about academic major and vocational path and GS 3001 Career and Life Transition, a 1-credit course assisting studentswith creating a plan for work and service, find a job/career path that suits them, and conduct an effective job search.

The Internship Program, coordinated by the Career Development Center, offers students opportunities to further clarify their vocational calling and to gain professional experience in positions related to their academic studies. Internships are available in a wide range of industries and organizations including accounting, advertising, banking, clothing design, computer programming, engineering, business, TV broadcasting, public relations, social service, and recreation.

The Career Development Center staff also helps students with job search basics, such as writing r�sum�s, improving interview skills, and developing effective job search strategies. An on-campus recruiting program brings representatives from national and local companies, government and nonprofit agencies, and school districts to campus to interview students. Job and internship listings are available in SPU�s eRecruiting program, on the Career Center Web page. Also, a comprehensive placement file service is maintained for School of Education graduates.

The Career Center maintains an extensive Web site of resources at www.spu.edu/depts/cdc. It contains current information about choosing a major, occupations, employers, graduate schools, career planning, job and internship openings, and other topics related to vocation and career choices.

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