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!  Download the spring 2025 course flyer.

SDSU Hepner Hall - Launch Your Career with two Career Readiness Courses

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.

Spring 2025 Course: Tuesdays | 2-2:50 p.m. | LH 249 | Taught by Assistant Dean Aileen Taylor Grant

Sophia Ponce, Political Science

CAL 400

For fourth-year students rapidly approaching the full-time job market. Included in this three-unit course students will earn training in a Coursera Professional Certificate program in a high demand career field.

  • Discover the diverse career landscape
    Explore the vast range of exciting opportunities available to humanities and social science graduates, from traditional fields to emerging industries
  • Highlight your skills to potential employers
    Learn how to translate your critical thinking, research, communication, and analytical skills into the language of employers
  • Develop your own career roadmap
    Map out a career path that leverages your skills, interests, and values
  • Develop a powerful personal brand
    Learn how to leverage your unique academic background and personal narrative to excel in a competitive job market
  • Craft compelling resumes and cover letters
    Master the art of highlighting your transferable skills and experiences in a way that resonates with hiring managers and passes through AI resume screeners
  • Network strategically within your field
    Discover effective strategies for building connections with professionals in your areas of interest and gaining valuable insights
  • Prepare for different job search scenarios
    Learn how to navigate online applications, tailor your resume and cover letter for specific positions, and excel in interviews
  • Refine your professional communication skills
    Enhance your written and verbal communication to confidently articulate your value proposition to potential employers
  • Explore career development resources
    Gain access to valuable tools and support networks specifically designed for humanities and social sciences students

Spring 2025 Course: Wednesdays | 4-6:40 p.m. | LL 408 | Taught by Professor Ryan Acton

Felix Jorden Sociology major