Psychology of Career Development and Planning

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of careers and how they evolve. Topics include the changing nature of work and careers, theories of career development, vocational assessment, career exploration and decision-making, work-life balance, and organizational career management practices. The course is also designed to encourage students to learn about careers by engaging in personal career exploration.It may be used as an elective within the psychology major, as a capstone course for the psychology minor, or as a general elective for the BA, BBA, or BS degrees.Prerequisite: PSY 1001 and PSY 3181, or by permission.