January 2026 University Catalog

COUN5279 Life Planning and Career Development

Students develop foundational knowledge and skills applicable to career counseling and development. Students analyze theoretical models of career development as they relate to client interests, aptitudes, personalities, traits, values, and work preferences. In addition, students explore the ways in which social interests, family relationships, cultural facets, and developmental factors and circumstances resulting from life transitions relate to career development across the lifespan. Students also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy students require special permission for registration and must have completed PSYC3700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.