Psychology (PSYC) 300

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).

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Workbooks

Amundson, N. E., & Poehnell, G. R. (2004). Career Pathways (3^rd ed.). Richmond, BC: Ergon Communications.

Holland, J. L. (1994). Self-directed search assessment booklet: A guide to educational and career planning (Form R, 4^th ed., Canadian ed.). Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.

Holland, J. L. (1994). Self-directed search: The occupation finder (Form R, 4^th 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

• Challenge for Credit Form