COUN 8215 - Lifestyles and Career Development

3 cr.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with work force issues and how they impact lifestyles and career development. It includes the examination of the global economy, technological changes, demographic shifts, ethics and changes in the labor market. The interrelationships among work, family, and other life roles as well as the effects of diverse cultures, genders and special populations are examined for their impact on career counseling and career development. Students are exposed to career decision making models; career counseling competencies; career development theory; corresponding assessment tools; and career, vocational and educational information resources and systems. Students also learn to facilitate the career development process over the lifespan.