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Unit 4 of the University of the People Learning Guide focuses on Career Paths and Advisement Resources, aiming to help students identify their Program of Study and navigate available resources. It includes information on various academic programs, the Career Service Center, and personal Program Advisors who provide support throughout students' academic journeys. Students are encouraged to engage with the material, complete a quiz, and submit a written assignment to reinforce their understanding.

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Navigating UoPeople Advisement Resources

Unit 4 of the University of the People Learning Guide focuses on Career Paths and Advisement Resources, aiming to help students identify their Program of Study and navigate available resources. It includes information on various academic programs, the Career Service Center, and personal Program Advisors who provide support throughout students' academic journeys. Students are encouraged to engage with the material, complete a quiz, and submit a written assignment to reinforce their understanding.

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Unit 4: Learning Guide

Site: University of the People Printed by: [Link] AHAMMAD BABU BABU
Course: UNIV 0001 New Student Orientation Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025, 10:46 AM
Book: Unit 4: Learning Guide

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Description

This is the final unit of your Orientation. Read through each page of this Learning Guide, then proceed to check your
understanding in the Unit 4: Quiz.

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Table of contents

Overview
Career Paths and Advisement Resources
Programs of Study
Career Service Center
Advisement Resources

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Overview

Unit 4: Career Paths and Advisement Resources


Topics
Programs of Study
Career Service Center
Advisement Resources
Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Identify your Program of Study


2. Interpret Career Paths in a Program of Study
3. Recall how to navigate to Advisement Resources
Tasks
Read the Learning Guide
Take the Quiz
Complete and submit the Written Assignment

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Career Paths and Advisement Resources

Introduction
Let's begin!
Be sure to go through the entire Learning Guide.

In this unit, you will look at various career opportunities within your particular program. You will also learn about the resources you can
use to refine and support your career goals.

Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.


— Chris Grosser Business Entrepreneur

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Programs of Study

The leading academic minds of the world have gathered together to create high
quality, affordable programs that will prepare you for success in the job market. As a
refresher, degree programs at University of the People reflect the institution’s
deep commitment to the structure and rigor of a traditional liberal arts
education. Each program is constructed to ensure that students acquire
intellectual breadth across the major divisions of knowledge, gain depth in at
least one area of specialization, and have the opportunity to explore and
experiment in other areas of personal and professional interest.

The ability to think critically and communicate effectively, employ appropriate analytical tools and methods, understand one’s place in a
rapidly changing global world, explore questions from multiple perspectives, and respond creatively to challenges in a range of contexts
are the hallmarks of a solid liberal arts education. It is an education that encourages intellectual discipline, unleashes the imagination,
fosters a life-long love of learning, and equips one to engage with the growing complexities of today’s scientifically and technologically
evolving society.

A liberal arts education takes students outside of their comfort zones and established areas of interest. It exposes them to new ways of
thinking and knowing. Students are forced to engage with systems different from their own and to examine their prior assumptions and
beliefs. It is a journey of personal and intellectual growth impelled by a framing and reframing of one’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.

More importantly, a liberal education is preparation for life as a responsible citizen. UoPeople students and graduates possess
intellectual resourcefulness and a questioning attitude, a commitment to reason and an openness to alternatives, an appreciation of
diversity, and the soundness of judgment necessary to take action and lead others. Students and graduates of the University of the
People have a special obligation to use their education to make the world a safer, more just and humane place in which to live.

Below is a list of our current Programs of Study accompanied with their relevant career areas. Later, we will get deeper into
the relevant careers and options for students studying in these particular programs. As you review the below think about how
your Program of Study connects to your career and/or personal goals.

Business Administration Programs


Our Business Administration Programs provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the industry.

Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
MBA Degree
Certificates

Computer Science Programs


The associate’s and bachelor programs provide theoretical and practical knowledge to achieve success in this groundbreaking field.

Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Certificates

Health Science Programs


In our Health Science Programs, students will gain extensive understanding of the sciences related to community, health, and
development.

Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Certificates

Education Program

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Our [Link]. program, with specializations in the elementary, middle, and secondary school levels, prepares students to become high-
quality educators.

Master of Education

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

Our ESL program aims to help students improve their English language abilities and equip them to be successful in their
studies and careers.

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Career Service Center

University of the People’s Career Service Center (located in the Student Portal and not Moodle) offers career guidance and advising for
professional discovery and success during, as well as following, the completion of a UoPeople degree. The University of the People
Career Service Center offers students comprehensive, expert guidance as well as tools to improve vital professional skills pertinent to
the business world, including:

Resume building and cover letter writing


Job searching skills
Interviewing techniques
Professional networking skills
Career planning in the area of one’s major (i.e. business, computer science)

The Career Service Center is accessible to students throughout the course of their studies, as well as after they become graduates.
Whether students are thinking about their first professional job in the workplace, wish to enhance their skills in their current field, or are
considering a career change, the Career Service Center offers vital tools to help them succeed.

As part of our commitment to further serve our students and alumni from admission through graduation and beyond, we are pleased
to offer the UoPeople Career Service Center.

Watch: UoPeople Career Center and Life After College

Knowledge Check
Read the question, then click on the question to reveal the answer.

How can UoPeople help me with my career?

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Advisement Resources

The Office of Program Advising is a unique program offered to our students in order to provide support and guidance throughout their
academic journey at UoPeople.

Each student will be connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who will remain with them until
graduation.

The student’s personal Program Advisor acts as his/her support system throughout their studies by serving as the individual point of
contact at UoPeople. He/she will be happy to answer any questions the student may have, discuss course selection, and offer
encouragement throughout the student’s studies. The Program Advisor will help to minimize student’s challenges, and guide them
throughout their academic studies. You may contact the Program Advising Office advising@[Link].

Note that all questions related to your actual courses and content within them must be addressed to your Course Instructors.

Program Advising Guidance


Take a moment to review the following guidance documents (PDF download) provided by the Office of Program Advisors to learn more
about your program of interest.

As you review the below think about how your Program of Study connects to your career and/or personal goals. Is this
what you were expecting? How do the courses and programs align with your goals?
Program Advising Guidance for Business Administration (PDF)
Program Advising Guidance for Computer Science and Information Technology (PDF)
Program Advising Guidance for Graduate Education (PDF)
Program Advising Guidance for Health Sciences (PDF)
Program Advising Guidance for English Second Language (ESL) (PDF)

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Common questions

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A liberal arts education encourages intellectual discipline, unleashes the imagination, fosters a lifelong love of learning, and equips individuals to engage with the complexities of today’s society . It involves taking students out of their comfort zones to explore new ways of thinking, examining prior assumptions, and preparing for life as responsible citizens. This education promotes intellectual growth, resourcefulness, a questioning attitude, and an appreciation for diversity .

The Program Advising Office connects each student with a personal Program Advisor who remains with them throughout their studies, providing a point of contact for support, answering questions, discussing course selection, and offering encouragement. The advisor helps minimize challenges and guides students through their academic journey .

The Business Administration program at the University of the People prepares students for various career opportunities by providing essential tools for industry success. Graduates can explore positions in fields such as management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship at both associate's and bachelor's degree levels, as well as advanced positions with an MBA .

Engagement with the UoPeople Career Service Center enhances several personal and professional skills, including resume building, cover letter writing, job searching, interviewing techniques, and professional networking . These skills are crucial for career planning and success in business and other major areas .

Critical thinking in a liberal arts education involves employing analytical tools and methods to understand global changes and exploring questions from multiple perspectives . It prepares students for an evolving world by fostering a questioning attitude, openness to alternatives, and the ability to respond creatively to challenges in diverse contexts . This equips students to engage with complex societal issues and make informed decisions as responsible citizens.

The liberal arts education at UoPeople prepares students for leadership roles by promoting intellectual resourcefulness, a questioning attitude, reasoned decision-making, and openness to alternatives . It encourages students to engage with diversity and complexity, developing sound judgment and action-oriented skills necessary for effective leadership in various contexts .

The Career Service Center provides career guidance and advising to enhance professional skills such as resume building, cover letter writing, job searching, interviewing techniques, professional networking, and career planning in a student's major . It is accessible throughout a student's studies and after graduation, offering tools for professional discovery and success .

The liberal arts programs at UoPeople are designed to provide intellectual breadth across major knowledge divisions while allowing students to gain depth in at least one specialization area. The structure supports exploration and experimentation in other interest areas, ensuring a holistic education that combines critical communication skills, analytical tools, and a readiness for global challenges .

The ESL and M.Ed. programs at UoPeople focus on high-quality education and career readiness by enhancing English language skills essential for academic and career success, and preparing students as educators through specializations at different school levels. These programs are designed to improve professional competencies and ensure students are equipped for success in their respective fields .

The liberal arts education at the University of the People challenges students to engage with systems and perspectives different from their own, prompting a reframing of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors through exposure to diverse ways of thinking . This process encourages students to examine and potentially revise their prior assumptions and beliefs, fostering personal and intellectual growth .

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