COUN 511F - Career Counseling: Foundations, Measurement and Assessment, and Issues Throughout the Lifespan

Unit(s): 3

Counseling 511F focuses on academic and career awareness and support for individuals and families throughout the lifespan, including the following objectives: (1) coverage of learning and career development theory, system support, K-12 academic and career guidance, and career information resources; 2) overview of major theoretical career models and practice guidelines; 3) study of the impact of diversity issues and counselor personal needs/values on ultimate career and educational choices; 4) exploration of interrelationships among and between work, family, and other life roles and factors; 5) development of hands-on career assessment and interviewing skills including skills for group and individual clients; 6) skills with print and computer-based career counseling materials; 7) familiarizing students with available information resources; and 8) coverage of career issues of adult development, including job maintenance, advancement, retirement, job-loss, avocation and leisure, and secondary career status.