COUN 8215 - Lifestyles and Career Development

3 cr.

This course examines how economic, labor market, technological, and sociocultural factors influence lifestyles and career choices. The course also explores the interrelationships among work, family, and other life roles, as well as the intersection of lifestyle, career, and mental health. Students are exposed to theories of career development and career counseling; vocational assessment tools; sources of vocational/educational information; strategies for career development programming; and social, cultural, legal, & ethical issues in career counseling. Students will practice facilitating career counseling.