HEA 526 - Career Counseling and the Psychology of Work

A comprehensive overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of career development, career counseling, and the psychology of working. Fundamental career development theories will be presented with emphasis on application within the college student population. Readings and discussions will cover the psychological aspects of career indecision, as well as family, social and cultural factors which influence career identity formation of a college student. Students will explore the complex ways in which economics and politics define the contemporary world of work and shape a student’s career choices and decisions. A practice of integrative career counseling approaches via case study analysis will be emphasized.

3 credits

Pre- or corequisite: CEK 502. HEA 502 and matriculation in the Higher Education Administration Master’s degree program or advanced graduate certificate.