Course Objectives:
1. Identify
basic features of economic systems and analyze major features of the U.S.
economic system
2. Prepare
materials to demonstrate individual qualifications in the career search/acquisition
process
3. Develop
skills in presentation and procedures to secure a position
4. Recognize
skills needed for success in a chosen career and how that relates to work
performance to achieve individual success in the workplace
5. Compare,
contrast, and evaluate various financial services, including: Banking, Investments, Credit, Budgeting,
Insurance, and Consumer Protection
Grading
Requirements:
Each quarter there will be approximately 3 tests and 2 projects. The tests could have multiple choice, fill in
the blank or problem based questions. Each
student is expected to come to class on time and prepared. Each student is expected to act in a mature
and professional manner when in the classroom.
The following is a breakdown of how the student will be graded each
quarter:
Tests – 65% of quarter grade
Projects – 35% of quarter grade