Glossary

What Is Career Development?

Career Development is the set of life skills a person uses to present their background in writing and in person, chiefly through a resume, a cover letter, and a follow up letter.

What it covers

The catalog states: “This course is designed to introduce valuable life skills needed for career development.”

Students will learn to develop a resume, cover letter, and follow up letter as they prepare for a successful job search and job interview.

Which program covers it

In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program and Business Office Administration program, career development is covered in the course PD200B, Career Development.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and Business Office Administration outlines list PD200B Professional Development at 90 clock hours (60 lecture, 30 laboratory) and 5 semester credits.

Prerequisites for PD200B: none.

Related business topics include business communications, computer applications, and human resources fundamentals, all part of the Business Office Administration and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration programs.

This topic is covered in the Business Office Administration program at InterCoast Colleges.

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