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Empower Your Future: Undergraduate Course Offerings for Spring 2025 by WFED 

Explore the exciting opportunities available through the Workforce Education and Development (WFED) program at Penn State. Our courses are designed to empower you with essential skills and knowledge that will enhance your academic journey and prepare you for a successful career. Here are the course offerings for Spring 2025: 

Course List

WFED 197G: Career Planning and Life Design (GHW)*

Future offerings may be available under WFED 119 with a GS GenEd classification, subject to approval.

  • Instructor: Hyung Joon Yoon
  • Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:35pm to 2:50pm
  • Location: 313 Keller Building

Course Overview: This Social and Behavioral Sciences (GHW) general education course provides a comprehensive exploration into self-understanding, career planning, and personal development from a lifespan perspective. It aims to offer students a detailed and transformational journey, starting with self-awareness and leading to an insightful understanding of their identity and unique strengths.

Benefits:

  • Fulfills General Education Requirement (GHW)
  • Develop self-awareness and understand personal strengths
  • Create actionable strategies for future career paths
  • Learn to connect personal aspirations with societal impact
  • Enhance leadership potential and ability to inspire change
WFED 310: Supervisory Leadership

  • Instructor: Azza Al Hajri 

  • Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:10 am to 11:00 am 

  • Location: 409H Keller Building 

  • Course Overview: This course introduces key leadership skills and competencies essential for students aspiring to take on supervisory roles. 

  • Benefits: 

    • Develop foundational leadership abilities 

    • Prepare for future management positions 

    • Enhance teamwork and project management skills 

WFED 450: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (IC; UC)

  • Instructors: 

    • Beth Haas/Renata Scott (Thursdays 6-9 pm, 313 Keller Building) 

    • Renata Scott (Tuesday/Thursday 9:05am - 10:20am, 409H Keller Building) 

  • Course Overview: This course focuses on understanding cultural diversity and its impact on workplace dynamics, designated as both an Intercultural Competence and United States Cultures course. 

  • Benefits: 

    • Fulfills General Education Requirements (IC; UC) 

    • Develop cultural awareness and competency 

    • Enhance employability in diverse work environments 

WFED 472: Platform Skills for Workplace Learning and Performance

  • Instructor: Marcha Reumel 

  • Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 10:35am - 11:50am 

  • Location: 313 Keller Building 

  • Course Overview: This course focuses on the theory and practice of delivering effective training presentations, emphasizing the importance of presentation skills in business, industry, and technical education. 

  • Benefits: 

    • Develop essential presentation skills 

    • Learn to apply learning theories to real-world situations 

    • Enhance communication abilities for professional settings 

Why Choose WFED Courses? 

  • General Education Fulfillment: WFED 119 and WFED 450 help meet general education requirements while developing crucial skills. 

  • Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain a blend of leadership, cultural awareness, and professional communication skills essential in modern workplaces. 

  • Career Readiness: Prepare for various roles, enhancing your career prospects. 

  • Practical Experience: Enjoy hands-on experience in developing and delivering professional presentations, a skill many students need as future professionals. 

  • Academic Growth: Earn credits that contribute to your degree while acquiring skills highly valued by employers. 

By enrolling in these WFED courses for Spring 2025, Penn State students can significantly enhance their personal development and career prospects, equipping themselves with the tools needed to excel in today's diverse and dynamic workforce. 

For inquiry, contact [email protected].