Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 328 E100

Career Education and Career Counselling (3)

Class Number: 4397

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 10, 2023
    Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 220 or EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to theories of career choice, adjustment and development. Emphasis on critical evaluation of established theories that are influential in the development of career education curricula and in the practice of career counselling.

COURSE DETAILS:

  • This course is designed to strengthen students' Career Development Practitioner (CDP) competencies and code of ethics by way of increasing awareness of their own as well as clients' cultural attitudes, beliefs, biases, knowledge, skills, and values.
  • Students will be given ample instructional opportunities to acquire CDP competencies and ethics through different modes of teaching and learning. This will be accomplished through lectures, readings, in-class and online discussions, reflection tasks, and assessments in which students explore their growth in relation to the course educational goals.
  • Reflection and self-assessment are fundamental methods of assessment as well as evaluation in this course. It is the intent of this course to assist students who would like to work as career counsellors/practitioners in acquiring the pedagogical contents and skills, so that students will be able to show an increased awareness of clients' worldviews and understand how to work with clients to explore their presenting life and career challenges.

 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Over the 13 weeks, students will be asked to have a candid dialogue, reflection, and evaluation about various theoretical conceptions of career development as they have evolved from the original structural theories through developmental theories to modern conceptions of career development. The goals of this course are:

  • To learn about the concept of career counselling and alternative interventions across cultural boundaries.
  • To explore the progression of theories and conceptions of career development, and how those conceptions impacted career services and interventions.
  • To acquire ways to support the career development of diverse youth and/or adults.
  • To increase students' own awareness of the complexity of culture-related issues in career counselling.

Grading

  • Participation (e.g., in person and online discussion posts) 10%
  • Weekly Mastery Assessment (to be completed before class) 10%
  • Presentation (in groups of 2 or 3) 20%
  • Assignment #1: Online Career Instruments 10%
  • Assignment #2: Career Portfolio 25%
  • Final Exam 25%

NOTES:

Grading breakdown and submission dates are subject to change.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Amundson, N. E., & Poehnell, G. R. (2003). Career Pathways (3rd ed.). Ergon Communications.   

https://doubleknot.works/doubleknot-resource-centre

Amundson, N. E., Harris-Bowlsbey, J., & Niles, S. G. (2014). Essential elements of career counseling: Processes and techniques (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.

https://www.vitalsource.com/en-ca/products/essential-elements-of-career-counseling-norman-e-amundson-v9780133155839


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.