CCMH/540
Career and Vocational Counseling
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of vocational theory and career counseling. It includes the historical foundations of vocational theory and the relationship of these to skills and techniques utilized in career counseling and vocational development practices. Vocational and career counseling is examined as an integral component of the overall assessment and treatment of clients representing all sections of society found within the scope of community, mental health, and marriage and family counseling. Emphasis is placed on the examination of adults in transition and the nature of work in a changing world. Students develop competencies necessary to provide career and vocational counseling to clients across the lifespan.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of, or enrollment in (within the last year), a graduate degree in counseling or related field (e.g. Psychology, school counseling, school psychology, gerontology counseling, rehabilitative counseling).
(Evaluation of submitted requirements may take up to 72 hours to be approved.)
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Vocational Counseling
Analyze holistic assessment results to determine a career plan in the treatment of diverse adults in transition.
Career Counseling Interventions
Explain career and vocational counseling strategies and interventions for working with diverse individuals throughout their life span.
Career Theories
Explain career and vocational counseling theories.