Opportunity Orange Scholars (OOS)

OOS 1101 Elective I: Relationships 101

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: An applied course designed to actively involve students within the Opportunity Orange Scholars program in the exploration of topics which influence the development of positive relationships. Topics include gender differences, relationship principles, family of origin and personal needs. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living. Meets with HDFS 1101.

Credit hours: 1

Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Contact: 1

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1112 First-Year Seminar

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: Experiences that effectively facilitate transition into student-life at OSU. Career development through connections among the OOS curriculum, electives, career goals, and eventual careers. Analysis of case scenarios. Required of all first semester students of Opportunity Orange Scholars. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living. Meets with EDHS 1112.

Credit hours: 2

Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Contact: 2

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1113 Scholars Seminar I

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: This course is designed for incoming students in their first semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and will introduce students to a holistic perspective of health and wellbeing. Coursework will include an introduction to the biopsychosocial-spiritual framework, and empower students to better understand their own health and wellbeing. Course content will also include an introduction into skills and strategies for maintaining and/or increasing social health and wellbeing.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1123 Topics I

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: This course is designed for incoming students in their first semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and will introduce students to skills vital for living an interdependent life. Course content will include an introduction to navigating public transportation, an introduction to personal finance, and an introduction to personal care/self-management. This course will include learning both within and outside of a classroom setting, to ensure students have the opportunity to develop and practice skills in a real-life environment.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1133 Pre-Internship I: Introduction to Career Exploration

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: Preparatory course for Opportunity Orange Scholars as an introduction to employment/internship. Introduces students to the concept of employment, careers, and professional goal setting. Lays the groundwork for students to make decisions about career interests, employment supports, and personal employment goals. Required of all first semester OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1200 Elective II

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second semester OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for a competitive employment and independent living. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-4

Contact hours: Lecture: 1-4 Contact: 1-4

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1213 Scholars Seminar II: Preparation for Personal Success

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: This course is designed for students in their second semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and builds on the content provided in OOS 1113 Seminar I. Coursework will include a more in-depth review of biopsychosocial-spiritual health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on exploring psychological and social aspects of health and well-being. Course content will include specific strategies for maintaining and/or increasing psychological and social health and well-being.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1223 Topics II - Concepts of Personal Finance

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: This course is designed for students in their second semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and builds on the content provided in OOS 1123 Topics I. Coursework will include a more in-depth review of skills vital for living an interdependent life. Course content focused on personal finance will include a review of developing a personal budget and a basic understanding of an itemized pay check. Course content regarding personal care and self-management will include a cooking lab and strategies for successfully managing personal living space.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1233 Pre-Internship II: Job Seeking & Interviewing

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.

Description: Introduction to career development, job seeking, and interviewing for Opportunity Orange Scholars. This developmental course focuses on searching, preparing for, and obtaining an internship/employment. Required of all second-semester OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1300 Elective III

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1313 Scholars Seminar III

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: This course is designed for students in their third semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and builds on the content provided in OOS 1213 Seminar II. Course work will include comprehensive review of biopsychosocial-spiritual health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on exploring the biological aspects of health and wellbeing. Course content will also provide a foundational understanding of self-advocacy and the skills needed to effectively advocate for one’s personal support needs.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1323 Scholars Topics III

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: This course is designed for students in their third semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program, and builds on the content provided in OOS 1223 Topics II. Coursework will include a comprehensive review of skills vital for living an interdependent life (i.e., successfully utilizing various forms of public transportation, advance personal finance concepts, weekly meal preparation). Coursework will empower students to identify personal support needs related to living an interdependent life.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1333 Internship I

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: Opportunity Orange Scholars students will gain on the job training and experience through internship experiences. Internships to be identified on an individual-basis based on student interest and career goals. Required of all second-year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1400 Elective IV

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1413 Scholars Seminar IV

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: This course is designed for students in their final semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program pursuing an academic certificate in Career and Community Studies, and builds on content provided in all other OOS Seminar courses. Students will complete a final capstone project as part of this course focused on highlighting the skills they have gained during their time in OOS, and outlining their goals for after they have completed the certificate program.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1423 Scholars Topics IV

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: This course is designed for students in their final semester of the Opportunity Orange Scholars program pursuing an academic certificate in Career and Community Studies, and builds on content provided in all other OOS Topics courses. Coursework will include an advanced review of topics vital to living an interdependent life. Students will develop a comprehensive portfolio highlighting person strengths and support needs related to interdependent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

OOS 1433 Internship II

Prerequisites: Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars

Description: Opportunity Orange Scholars students will gain on the job training and experience through internship experiences. Internships to be identified on an individual-basis based on student interest and career goals. Required of all second-year OOS students. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Non Credit, Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci