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Nov 23, 2024
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PSYC 192 Career Development: Theory and Application (3 credits)
Course Description
Rooted in Psychological Career Development theories, students will study and apply theoretical approaches of self and career exploration. Additional application will include cognitive processes, adjustment theory and developmental factors that enable and affirm a decision making process necessary to research, discern and identify career and/or vocational paths that are consistent with results. Career Development theories will include: Personality, Trait-Factor, Developmental and Social-Family of Origin. Class includes administration and professional interpretation of APA endorsed personality, values and interest assessments.
Student Outcomes
1. Identify, describe and accurately apply Career Developmental Theories.
2. Accurately apply 5 career development theories to their life situation and career planning process.
3. Assess specific personality characteristics, interests, aptitudes, values, and decision-making traits using formal assessment tools.
4. Inventory, identify, and prioritize transferable skills and areas of expertise as determined by personality, developmental and trait-factor theories.
5. Create a career path that clearly identifies potential careers or positions of interest
6. Research and identify educational requirements, specific professional licensing, registrations, etc. needed for various careers or positions of interest.
7. Conduct a minimum of three informational interviews with professionals in their career pathway of interest.
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