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SKL 101 College Orientation 1-0-1
This course, strongly recommended to be taken in the first semester, will provide an orientation to Moberly Area Community College and assist students in clarifying their educational and career goals. Designed to emphasize strategies which promote student retention and academic success, topics of exploration include acclimation to college, introduction to campus resources, utilization of information technology such as e-mail, Internet, computer labs, and library resources. Other topics include preparation of a personal academic plan, goal setting, decision making, time and stress management, learning styles, communication and study skills, career exploration, vocational assessment, and career development. (FA, SP, SU)

SKL 250 Employment Seminar 1-0-1
This course prepares the student to conduct a successful job search by addressing topics such as sources of jobs, job applications, the résumé, correspondence used in the job search, and interviewing skills. Work attitudes and ethics, personal appearance, and career ladder planning also are covered. Prerequisite: Final semester of one-year certificate program or sophomore status in program. (FA, SP)