PREP 013 - Pursuit Lab I: College and Workplace Readiness

10 Credits
Introduce and explore four areas which may be difficult for students: executive functioning, self-advocacy, self-regulation, and social interaction. This includes learning to identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as strategies for success in access to post-secondary education and workplace readiness. Designed for those on the autism spectrum or those with related concerns.
Prerequisite Orientation and advising are required before taking this course.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Increase performance in the areas of executive function, self-advocacy, self-regulation, and social interaction with a focus on strengths and career exploration.
Identify specific interventions and accommodations to maximize personal strengths and remove barriers as students directly access post-secondary education.
Identify personal goals and priorities related to these areas with a focus on workplace readiness in communication, soft skills, and conflict management.
Develop a personal plan for maximizing strengths and setting goals to move beyond barriers in at least one meaningful vocational or academic area.
Apply the personal plan in one academic or vocational pursuit during this academic quarter and reflect on the results.