SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 5:23:54 AMADLTED 614.4 Course Outline as of Spring 2020

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ADLTED 614.4Title:  FNCL PREP FOR SUCCESS  
Full Title:  Financial Preparation for Successful Transition to Work
Last Reviewed:5/13/2019

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
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Catalog Description:
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This last course in a four-course sequence builds personal, academic, and career skills needed to successfully transition from college into the workplace. The course teaches students how to be financially independent and sustainable in college and career.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Completion of ADLTED614.3

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This last course in a four-course sequence builds personal, academic, and career skills needed to successfully transition from college into the workplace. The course teaches students how to be financially independent and sustainable in college and career.
(Non-Credit Course)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of ADLTED614.3
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Complete application and marketing materials for four-year colleges and vocational training
2.  Establish a system to track and evaluate scholarship and job offers
3.  Establish a monthly budget and responsibly manage debt
4.  Complete financial aid applications
 

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1. Further develop and apply foundational skills for academic and vocational success
2. Explain the various kinds of scholarships and financial aid
3. Realistically create and use a monthly budget
4. Complete the financial aid application process

Topics and Scope
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I. Recruitment and Transfer Considerations
    A. Refining recruitment and application materials
    B. Creating materials that stand out
    C. Relationship management with college and employer contacts
    D. Tracking applications and outcomes
    E. Evaluating offers
    F. Managing acceptance and rejection
 
II. Financial Sustainability
    A. Banking
    B. Budgeting
    C. Responsible use of credit
    D. Debt management
 
III. Financial Aid and Student Debt
    A. Financial Aid resources, opportunities, and access
    B. Scholarships
    C. Financial Aid application and obligations
         1. FAFSA (Federal Student Aid application) process
         2. Other application processes

Assignments:
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1. Assigned readings (10 to 15 pages per week)
2. Personal budget
3. Written reflections on recruitment, employment, and transfer (3 to 5)
4. Quizzes on personal finance and financial aid (4 to 6)
5. Practice and application worksheets (4 to 6)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 20%
Written reflections to assignment readings and classroom experiences
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20%
Personal Budget
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
40 - 50%
Attendance, participation, practice and application worksheets


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
My 10 year Plan online tool by Academic Innovations

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