PCG 361

Course Code & Number

PCG 361

Course Title

Life-Span Career Development

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Considering career development as a dynamic process based on the continuous and unpredictable change of the individual and work life; approach and assistance services for lifelong career development; strategies that can be applied in educational and industrial institutions.

Course Objectives

To have a practical knowledge about life-span career development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Identify career development as a dynamic process based on continuous and unpredictable change of individual and business life

2. Uses approaches and assistance services for lifelong career development

3. State strategies that can be applied in educational and industrial institutions.

4. Explains client’s lifespan developmental stages and roles

5. Employ proper approach and technique considering clients lifespan career development.

Recommended Reading

Niles, S. G. & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2008). Career development interventions in the 21st century (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Olcay Yılmaz