OUR MISSION
At the heart of the MCS, MSWE, MDS, and MHCID programs lies a commitment to students’ professional success. The Career Development Office, staffed by certified career coaches, offers personalized coaching and employment preparation, setting these programs apart. This individualized approach ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also career-ready at and beyond graduation.
The Career Development Office’s philosophy is deeply integrated into the MCS, MSWE, MDS, and MHCID programs, viewing career development as a lifelong journey of exploration and decision-making. While emphasizing that the job search is ultimately student-led, our team provides the necessary tools, strategies, and support for students to effectively navigate the recruitment landscape and their professional paths.
Our approach focuses on fostering career readiness skills, refining career goals, facilitating professional network building, and collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and alumni to create a strong support system for our students. We offer personalized assistance that adapts to students’ evolving aspirations through one-on-one coaching, targeted workshops, industry connections, and innovative career development tools.
We pride ourselves on meeting students where they are in their career journey, and we strive to equip each student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to take ownership of their job search and make informed career decisions.
Using a student-centered approach, we are dedicated to provide students:
- Career Clarity: Personalized coaching to assist students in identifying career direction and paving their career paths
- Professional Edge: Strategies to enhance their marketability and develop essential career competencies
- Networking Know-How: Tools and strategies to effectively build and expand their professional networks
