This course provides graduate students with the skills needed to conceptualize, design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive career development program in almost any setting in which they may work. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to survey an environment, coordinate with business owners, assess individual and organizational needs, apply theory to program design, develop or utilize career interventions, and evaluate program outcomes.
Course Objectives:
- To demonstrate an understanding of the use of a systems approach to program development and evaluation related to life/career development.
- To demonstrate an understanding of how to connect with business owners to facilitate training on their site.
- To demonstrate an understanding of needs assessment and program evaluation strategies.
- To develop broad-based knowledge of varied educational, occupational, and employment resources, including labor market and outlook information, and how these resources can be used in career program design.
- To demonstrate an understanding of how job positions are created, supervised, and evaluated in developing career-related programs.
References
Sampson, J. P., Jr. (2008). Designing and implementing career programs: A handbook for effective practice. Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association.
Epstein, S. A., & Lenz, J. G. (2008). Developing and managing career resources. Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association.
Makela, J. P., & Rooney, G. (2012). Learning outcomes assessment step-by-step: Enhancing evidence base practice in career services. Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association.
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