Career Dev & Counseling

Catalog description

In this course, learners will examine career development and career counseling from various theoretical orientations, the relationship between theory and practice, and how these come together in professional counseling work. Emphasis is placed on the unique contributions that diverse factors such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, disability, etc. make to career and work options across the lifespan for individuals and systems. The course will critically examine traditional career development theories, career assessment and occupation information systems, and general assumptions about career and work. Students will learn about career develpment and counseling interventions and programs that can be applied within school, work, and community settings. Registration is limited by program of study.