We offer 3 credit-bearing courses for undergraduate students.
Master's and PhD students: we have career modules for you, too! Learn more here.
Univ 212: PROFESSIONOWLPROGRAM - CAREER AND LIFE OPTIONS
This 1-credit course is primarily online, with flexible face-to-face options, offering a holistic approach to career development. We welcome those who are still exploring majors and careers, as well as those who have already identified potential career interests. You will:
- Learn about career options that match your interests, personality, and values
- Familiarize yourself with various career options and understand the connections between major choices and careers
- Understand how to articulate your skills both via written materials, such as your resume and cover letter, and orally through your elevator pitch, interviews, and networking
- Develop an action plan to help you take the next steps in your career development journey
This course is typically offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Univ 295: EXPLORING CAREERS THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP
This 1-credit course allows you to earn course credit for your internship. After securing your internship, please email ccd@rice.edu to obtain instructor permission to register. Through this online, asynchronous course, you will:
- Meet individually with a member of our team to process your experience
- Learn more about your professional skills and career competencies
- Complete an action plan to market your qualifications to potential employers and graduate schools.
This course is typically offered during the fall, spring, and summer. There is no cost to enroll in this course in the summer.
Univ 154: FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR LIFE: PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD
This 1-credit in-person course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate personal finances as you prepare to enter the "real world." You will create a financial plan after learning about topics including:
- Budgeting and money management (savings and emergency funds, credit and debit management, understanding income and taxes)
- Real estate and homeownership
- Retirement planning
- Insurance and risk management
- Investing basics/understanding financial markets
- Financial scams and fraud protection,
- Philanthropy and charitable giving
- Financial decisions for major life events
This course is typically offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Thank you to alumnus Dr. Bobby Stinebaugh ’54 and the Stinebaugh family for their generous donation in making this financial literacy course possible.