Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Special Education

GOAL 101 Transition to College Life and Career

Students will explore the rigors of college life and understand aspects of attending college and how this can benefit a student's transition to career. This course includes the following topics: daily living skills, self-determination and interpersonal skills, and employment skills. Required Program fee.
4

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 102 Career Exploration

Students will understand how to explore employment possibilities in relation to their interests and strengths.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 101 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will pursue on-campus work experience.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 201 Social Thinking for Careers and Community Living

Students will demonstrate confidence and competency in the effective use of social thinking strategies and skills on campus, in the workplace, and in the community to increase opportunities for career advancement, authentic friendships, and independence.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 102 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and Program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will pursue on-campus work experience.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 202 Literacy for Career and Community Living

Students will understand how literacy and effective literacy strategies impact daily living, communication, and employability.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and Program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will pursue on-campus work experience.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 301 Career Choices & Finances

Students will understand how to choose a career based on their future financial lifestyle.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will participate in an off-campus internship.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 302 Career & Community Engagement

Students will understand how to engage in their community and careers through exploration of community resources, events, and volunteer work.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 301 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and Program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will pursue an off-campus internship.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 401 Workplace Skills, Interactions & Communication

Students will understand how to develop workplace skills, interact successfully on the job, and communicate effectively in the workplace.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 302 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Requires field hours and program fee. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will pursue an off-campus internship.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program

GOAL 402 Preparing for Career and Independence After College

Students will understand what it means to work and live independently after graduation from college.
4

Prerequisites

GOAL 401 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Field hours and Program fee required. Note: As students in the GOAL Program, students will participate in an off-campus internship.

Program Restrictions

Include UNC GOAL Program