Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD612

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING

Course Code
RPD612
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify and apply various historical and present-day career counseling theories
  2. Perform career assessment tools/inventories
  3. Articulate awareness and ability to perform career counseling skills in socially and culturally diverse contexts
  4. Understand the implications of work and career on both individuals and families
  5. Identify and utilize range of career information systems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionConsidering individuals' knowledge, skills and interests for leading people choosing best careers in complicated working fields. Knowledge and experience with various career development theories.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Information About the Course
2nd Week Career Development and Decision Making Process Theories
3rd Week Changing Workplaces and Labor Market Research Tools
4th Week Career Assessment Tools, Card Types, Values ??Exercise, Skills/Interests
5th Week Job Search Skills. Job Search Tools, Interview, Transferable Skills
6th Week Job Search Skills. Job Search Tools, Interview, Transferable Skills (continued)
7th Week Job Search Skills. Job Search Tools, Interview, Transferable Skills (continued)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Career Counseling Process: Intake, Assessment, Themes and Goal Setting, Life Career Assessment
10th Week Career Counseling Process: Intake, Assessment, Themes and Goal Setting, Life Career Assessment (continued)
11th Week Career Counseling Process: Intake, Assessment, Themes and Goal Setting, Life Career Assessment (continued)
12th Week Myers Briggs Type Indicator
13th Week Strengths Assessment
14th Week CV Workshop
15th Week General Assessment
Recommended or Required Reading1. Gysbers, N. C., Heppner, M. J., & Johnston, J. A. (2014). Career counseling: Holism, diversity, & strengths (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
2. Busacca, L. & Rehfuss, M. (2017) Post modern career counseling: A handbook of culture, context and cases. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association
3. Tracey, T. J. G. (2008). Adherence to RIASEC structure as a key career decision construct. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(2), 146-157. doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.55.2.146
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 40
Presentation of Article 2 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 2 12 24
Presentation (including preperation) 4 3 12
Seminar (including preperation) 1 30 30
Article Presentation 10 1 10
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 5 70
Preperation for Presentations 2 10 20
Total Work Load208
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.93
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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