EMPLOYMENT
PREPARATION


Employment Preparation Courses 

EMP R001—Personal Development 3 units 

3 hours lecture weekly 

This course provides an opportunity for persons with disabilities to 
move beyond the traditional educational setting in making plans for 
their lives. Small group and lecture formats are used as students review 
goal-setting, decision-making, disability-related law, problem-solving 
and personal advocacy. Course may be taken four times. (2) 

EMP R004—Pre-Employment Skills 2 units 

2 hours lecture weekly 

This class will help students with disabilities who have no or very little 
work experience. This introduction to the world of work will include 
the vocabulary of employment, social skills, personal presentation, 
identification of strengths and needs in an employment setting. Not 
applicable for degree credit. Course may be taken four times. (2) 

EMP R005—Job Seeking Strategies 2 units 

2 hours lecture weekly 

This course is for students with disabilities who wish to improve their 
job-seeking skills and will help students become better acquainted with 
their rights and obligations as employees. Topics will include decision-
making, interview techniques, strategies for completing applications, 
and employer/employee responsibilities. Not applicable for degree 
credit. Course may be taken four times. (2) 

EMP R006—Career Exploration 2 units 

2 hours lecture weekly 

This course is designed to give students with disabilities an overview 
of occupational choices in light of interests, abilities, education, experience 
and research of employment trends. Legal protections and 
requirements will be examined in regard to current legislation. Assignments 
will include job shadowing, job try-out, and Internet job 
search. Job coaching will be available, if required. Field trips may be 
required. Course may be taken four times. (2) 

118 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 (1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option