COUN 610 - Career Counseling

Prerequisites
COUN 604 and COUN 620 previously, COUN 602 previously or concurrently.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to help their future clients/students to understand and direct their career development. Major areas of study include: 1) an introduction to career development models and theories; 2) strategies for career decision making and planning across the lifespan (including normal life transitions); 3) use and interpretation of career assessment instruments; 4) understanding and use of occupational, economic, and labor market information and resources; 5) job seeking skills; 6) exploration of career education programs for diverse populations in a variety of educational and work settings; and 7) knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the requirements for the CCTC Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling.

Course credits: 3