Career Development and Advanced Educational Planning

Catalog description

Provides counseling students with an understanding of how career development occurs from various theoretical standpoints, while also taking into consideration the unique contribution of other life aspects to career development. In addition, exposes students to various career instruments that are often used in career counseling. Teaches students how to articulate their developing theory of how career development occurs; knowledge of career program development procedures and of the professional, legal and ethical considerations associated with career counseling. Also familiarizes students with the development, organization and administration of the school guidance program, K-12. Included are the principles upon which the program is built, appropriate procedures for successful program implementation, professional counselor strategies and behaviors and strategies for utilizing data-driven practices in school counseling.