Career development concepts, assumptions, theories, and research in educational, rehabilitation, community, and employment settings.
Athena Title
Career Develop Theory Practice
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of the needs and development tasks of individuals at various age levels.
Students will gain knowledge of the career decision-making and life-planning processes.
Students will gain an understanding of the world of work and the relevance of work and job satisfaction in the life of an individual.
Students will understand contemporary theories of career choice and identify their practical applications.
Topical Outline
Career concepts, definitions, and beliefs; historical perspective; life-span development focus
Theories of Career Development: Trait and Factor, John Holland, Anne Roe, John Krumboltz, Sociological Perspective
Theories of Career Development: Development approaches (Ginzberg, Super, Tiedman, Gottfriedson); Emerging theories (CIP, Social Cognitive, Values-based holistic model, contextual, self-efficacy)
Converging theories; current issues for diverse groups
