Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a liberal arts course for freshmen in College of Culture and Arts which facilitates their adaptation to college and promotes career awareness. The study was based on literature reviews and analysis of the existing career course for freshmen at other universities in Korea. In addition, learning objects was determined by subject analysis of current career-related programs and IPA Matrix analysis of survey response data from the first-year students. After we developed a 15-week lesson plan through the process of specification of performance goals, content structure, and evaluation tool design, we implemented it for new students in the spring semester of 2023. The result shows the effectiveness of the career course for freshmen evidenced by students’ positive adaptation to college, major satisfaction, self leadership, learning outcomes. Hence, we discussed the implications of improvement strategies for the new student career course from the teaching and learning perspective.

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