Career Readiness Courses
Are you a humanities and social sciences major ready to supercharge your career path? We’ve created two new courses designed specifically for you — equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to translate your unique strengths into a fulfilling career. Look for these classes offered each fall and spring!
GEN S/CAL 100
For students who want to explore career options via a CAL major. This one-unit course is geared toward lower-division students and designed to help you develop a four-year career development plan that leverages your academic experiences and prepares you for life beyond graduation. Enroll in CAL 100 and chart a course for success throughout your studies and into your career.
- Engage with thought-provoking content that highlights the value of a social sciences and humanities education.
- Build a foundation for critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
- Assess your personal strengths and explore the connection between your major, values, and personality, and career goals
- Create your personal elevator speech and hone your networking, resume, and cover letter skills to stand out to potential employers.
- Learn how to leverage your academic and co-curricular experiences to build a roadmap for your future, integrating internships, projects, and experiential learning.
- Connect with faculty, advisors, and peers who support your journey.
- Explore real-world opportunities in community engagement and career development.
CAL 100 Fall 2025 Course: Tuesdays | 1:30-2:20 p.m. | Location: AL 132 | Taught by Assistant Dean Aileen Taylor Grant
CAL Advance First-Year Seminar (GEN S-100) Course
Choose the CAL Advance First-Year Seminar (GEN S-100) track that sparks your interest and get ready to explore.
You’ll take part in four signature experiences that connect your interests with real-world learning opportunities from young alumni and industry professionals in your choice of these five CAL meta majors (career cluster) areas:
- Public Service, Social & Global Impact
For students passionate about making a difference through community work, advocacy, or diplomacy. - Education & Academia
Ideal for future educators, researchers, or anyone drawn to the learning process. - Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Technology
Explore innovation, digital tools, financial literacy, and creative business ideas. - Legal & Policy Analysis
Get insight into law, public policy, justice, and civic leadership. - Sustainability & Environment
For those interested in climate action, sustainable systems, and environmental change.
You can opt-in to the program when you receive the “Student Success Pathway Preference Form” survey from the admissions office. You will use either the Residential Success Pathway Preference Form or the Commuter Success Pathway Preference Form. The deadline to complete the form to opt in is May 16, 2025.
Download the CAL Advance (Gen S 100) flyer (PDF).
CAL 400
Audience: Juniors ready for professional internships & seniors ready for full-time jobs
Key course takeaway: Complete industry credentials from Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, and others. Preview the full options on Coursera.
Real student outcomes: Interviews and job offers at the career fair; multiple interviews for internships and full-time positions; multiple internship and job offers; successful negotiations for job benefits and salary for full-time positions
CAL 400 Fall 2025 Course: Wednesday | 3:30-6:10pm | Location: ARTN 300B | Taught by Professor Ryan Acton
