Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A. Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

function of many interacting factors. For the early career choice, the SCCTmodel indicates learning outcomes, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and interests are keyfactors in determining initial goals 6. Figure 1 (used with permission) shows the SCCT model 6, 7.The choice of an engineering career is related to the individual’s belief that he or she has 1) theskills, knowledge, and support to be an engineer, 2) belief and confidence to be an engineer, 3)expectations of the rewards of an engineering career, and 4) an interest to do the kinds of thingsthat engineers do. Page 25.1326.3 Figure 1: Lent, Brown, and Hackett’s SCCT