Professional Development

Courses

UVC1000: Strategies for Success

Credits 4.0

This course equips students with the essential tools for success in both academic and professional environments. Through the identification of academic resources and the development of resiliency skills, students will gain strategies to overcome challenges and achieve long-term goals. The course also highlights the role of critical thinking as a cornerstone for decision-making and goal attainment, preparing students to navigate complex academic and professional landscapes with confidence and integrity.

UVC2001: Introduction to Health Professions

Credits 4.0

Explore the dynamic world of healthcare professions and enhance cultural competence in this comprehensive course. Gain insights into diverse health roles, understand and apply sensitive communication strategies, and develop collaborative and ethical practices crucial for modern healthcare.

UVC4000: Career Exploration Seminar

Credits 4.0
Designed to help pending graduates develop an effective approach to the job search, this course emphasizes the understanding of industry expectations and job trends, assessing and developing skills for the work place, developing a professional portfolio with cover letters and resumes, projecting professionalism, and the practical applications of networking, self-promotion, successful interviewing, salary negotiations, and overcoming rejection.