CEP 620 - Career Development

(3 units)

Introduction to the theories and procedures of career information, career counseling, and career development with an emphasis on the use of contemporary information technology tools.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the M.A. in Counseling program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of fundamental theories and practical models of career counseling.
2. identify components and procedures of career development and career counseling.
3. discuss current trends and issues with respect to the use of information technology in the field of career development and career counseling.
4. demonstrate familiarity with some widely used computer-based career information systems.
5. demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate use of certain career development inventories, and use computer-based system to perform the assessment with the inventories.
6. conduct a comprehensive project demonstrating the above theories and technology skills.
7. use technology tools to use online databases and a variety of search engines to locate career resources.
8. use technology tools to develop websites for specific groups and an electronic/online career development portfolio.
9. use technology tools to conduct online career counseling.

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