HSCD 613
Career Development Theory and Practice
2 Graduate credits
Effective
May 7, 2016
– Present
Graduation requirements this course fulfills
This course provides an overview of the major theories of career development, career choice, and decision making, emphasizing assessment, vocational guidance strategies, and sources of occupational information. Attention is paid to multicultural and gender issues related to career development and applications of career counseling.
Competence Statement
Students demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to assess and facilitate career development in those affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
General
- Understand and differentiate the major theories of career development.
- Understand how personal characteristics, e.g., interests, values, and skills, influence career development.
- Plan career counseling interventions that incorporate an understanding of intercultural differences.
- Be able to identify appropriate academic majors and/or occupational alternatives for clients.
- Utilize tools, assessments, and technique commonly used in career counseling sessions.
Summer 2020
| Section | Title | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Career Development Theory and Practice | Moses, Deb F | Course details |