Career Development Professional

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Courses

Level 1

Course details

Career Counselling And Development
CARD8090

Description:

The theory and practice of career counselling and development is presented in this course. Emphasis will be placed on an analysis of: career development theories, career information, approaches to vocational assessment, the practice of career counselling and development, and future trends in the evolution of the field. Students will engage in applied learning projects that will develop their appreciation for and understanding of both the theory and practice of career development.

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Pre-Requisites:
CoRequisites:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Technology and Career Development
CARD8145

Description: Integrating technology into the work of career development has become a core professional competency. Students will learn how to use current synchronous and asynchronous communication technologies. Students will investigate the credibility of a variety of online information sources and curate digital information. Understanding the ethical use of technologies with clients and client data is incorporated throughout the course.

Hours: 21
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites:
CoRequisites:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Employability Assessment and Case Management
CARD8155

Description: Employability assessment and case management have become important processes to help individuals move forward in their careers. Using a narrative client centred approach, students learn how to do a thorough employability needs assessment. Students are introduced to client case management as it relates to client employment search.

Hours: 21
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites:
CoRequisites:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; No cost.

Field Placement Seminar
CARD8175

Description:

This course will build on the foundation of the knowledge and skills taught in the Career Development Professional Program. You will utilize extensive practice of a variety of learning strategies, which may include: community contact, self-reflection and Internet research. It has a practical focus, which will be the preparation for a successful Field Placement. It is highly recommended that this course is completed immediately before

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