Psychology (PSYC) 300
Theories of Career Development (Revision 5)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Social Science
Prerequisite: Success in a variety of junior-level social science course is highly recommended but not required.
Precluded Course: PSYC 300 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for CADE 300.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
University Certificate in Career Development.PSYC 300 has a Challenge for Credit option
Overview
In PSYC 300 learners will examine a number of career development theories with the intent of integrating aspects of the theories into their own work as career development practitioners. Students will be expected to learn about a number of career development theories and be able to reflect critically on the contributions and limitations of each one.
Career development is a major aspect of human development. It spans a lifetime and concerns the whole person. Career development is integral to a person's self-concept, family life, and all aspects of their environmental and cultural conditions. Career development is the interaction of psychological, sociological, economic, physical, and chance factors that shape the sequence of occupations and careers that people engage in throughout a lifetime.
Outline
The course consists of the following eight units.
- Unit 1: Introduction to Career Development Theory
- Unit 2: Person x Environment Fit Theories
- Unit 3: Lifespan Theories
- Unit 4: Special Focus Theories
- Unit 5: Constructivist Theories
- Unit 6: Socio-Cultural Theories
- Unit 7: Eclectic Theories
- Unit 8: An Integrated Theory of Career Development
Evaluation
To receive credit for PSYC 300, you must complete all of the assignments and achieve an overall course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent).
Career Counselling Reflection Assignments (6 x 7.5% each) | Quizzes (2) | Final Paper Outline | Integrated Theory of Career Development Paper | Total |
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45% | 15% | 10% | 30% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbook
Sharf, R. (2010). Applying career development theory to counselling (5th ed). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Workbooks
Amundson, N. E., & Poehnell, G. R. (2004). Career Pathways (3rd ed.). Richmond, BC: Ergon Communications.
Holland, J. L. (1994). Self-directed search assessment booklet: A guide to educational and career planning (Form R, 4th ed., Canadian ed.). Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.
Holland, J. L. (1994). Self-directed search: The occupation finder (Form R, 4th ed., Canadian ed.). Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment.
Other materials
All of the Athabasca University materials are accessed from your online course site.
Challenge for Credit Course Overview
The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.
Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures
Challenge Evaluation
To receive credit for the PSYC 300 challenge registration, you must you must answer all of the challenge exam questions fully, and achieve a grade of at least "D" (50 percent) on the examination.
Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 5, April 4, 2012
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