STEM 1551 - Introduction to STEM Career Planning
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42028,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Justin Kleemook
Email: jjkleemook@ysu.edu
Course Description
STEM 1551: STEM Careers. An introduction to the career opportunities available in the different STEM majors. Designed to help students choose a STEM major field of study and understand the relationship between science and technology. To enhance student success.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack to briefcase | Arndt, T.J. |
·Arndt, T. J., & Coleman, K. R. (2015). Backpack to briefcase: Steps to a successful career. College Transition Publishing. (Book provided by instructor)
·Standard internet access – Blackboard, Handshake, Big Interview and YSU email are required.
·There will be 1 out of class activity required – attending the STEM Expo. More details on Pg. 3
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Course Overview; review of syllabus NACE Competencies | • Pre-Survey (in class) • Handouts (NACE and Syllabus) | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Résumé Writing | • Review NACE – Pick and be prepared to discuss which competency is your top priority | |
| Thu | 9/10 | • Quiz B2B Chapters 1 and 4 (in class) | Elevator Pitches & Employer Interactions | • Quiz B2B Chapters 1 and 4 (in class) |
| Thu | 9/17 | Preparing for the STEM Expo; | • Elevator Pitch (in class) | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Alternate Location Stambaugh Stadium - Attend STEM Expo | • Attend STEM Expo Stambaugh Stadium Gym, 12-4pm | |
| Thu | 10/1 | STEM Expo Debrief Professionalism and Ethics | • STEM Expo Attendance due (Bb) • Big Interview Due (online) (tentative) | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Cover Letters; Career Presentation Assignment Overview | • Job Posting due (Bb) | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Interviewing Assign Groups; Career Presentation | • Handshake Profile (complete online via Handshake) • Cover Letter Draft due (Bb) | |
| Thu | 10/22 | • Quiz B2B Chapter 3 and 10 (in-class) | Job Searching: Handshake and Job Search Engines | • Quiz B2B Chapter 3 and 10 (in-class) • Résumé Draft due (Bb) • Career Presentation Proposal Due |
| Thu | 10/29 | • Quiz B2B Chapter 18 (in class) | References and Thank You Notes | • Quiz B2B Chapter 18 (in class) • Informational Interview due (Bb) |
| Thu | 11/5 | Registering an Internship/Co-op: CIC Office Forms (in Class) | • References and Thank You Note Drafts due (Bb) | |
| Thu | 11/12 | • Quiz B2B Chapters 16 and (in class) | Career Portfolio Document Review/Workday (Bring Tech) | • Quiz B2B Chapters 16 and (in class) |
| Thu | 11/19 | • Quiz B2B Chapters 7 and 14 (in class) | Graduate/Professional School & Full-time Positions | • Quiz B2B Chapters 7 and 14 (in class) • Final Career Portfolio Due (Printed) |
| Thu | 11/26 | NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK | NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK | NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK |
| Thu | 12/3 | Career Presentations 1st groups | Career Presentations 1st groups | Career Presentations 1st groups |
| Thu | 12/10 | Post-Survey Career Presentations 2nd groups | Post-Survey Career Presentations 2nd groups | Post-Survey Career Presentations 2nd groups |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.