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! 

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.

Fall 2025 Course: Tuesdays | 1:30-2:20 p.m. | Location TBD | Taught by Assistant Dean Aileen Taylor Grant

Sophia Ponce, Political Science

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 

Fall 2025 Course: Wednesday | 3:30-6:10pm | Location TBD | Taught by Professor Ryan Acton

Felix Jorden Sociology major