LPC PSCN 10 - Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 10

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I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:II. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT: OneIII. PREREQUISITE AND/OR ADVISORY SKILLS: NoneIV. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS:A. better understand own personal traits and characteristics through the identification and analysis of personality, interests, skills and abilitiesB. define what success means to him/her by explaining and understanding his/her own needs, wants, motives, and values;C. describe and assess his/her various life roles as they relate to societal expectations and role stereotypes;D. define and use elements of the career decision-making processE. locate and analyze occupational and educational information and resourcesF. to formulate personal, career and educational goals by assessing and integrating results of all self-evaluation measures;G. conduct traditional and non-traditional job searches including (but not limited to) making contacts, networking, writing cover letters and resumes, completing job applications, interviewing, viewing on-line job listings and strategies, and using other internet career related resources;H. demonstrate knowledge of decision-making models. Describe decision-making style and indicate personal, educational, and career goals.I. integrate course components and formulate a tentative career plan.V. CONTENT:A. The psychological foundations of human behavior, including personality and motivationB. Theories of occupational choicesC. Self awareness1. Administer and interpret self-evaluation measures, including the areas of motivation, interests, values/work values, skills/abilities, lifestyle preferences, life roles, and decision-making stylesD. Prioritize and integrate results of all self-evaluation measuresE. Formulate elements of the life-style desired based on beliefs and valuesF. Barriers to career and educational choicesG. The job market: facts, trends, and predictionsH. Determine sources of occupational information including orientation of Career/Transfer Center, Learning Resource Center, and computer resourcesI. Workplaces and work styles1. Discussion of alternatives to nine to five: self-employment, cooperatives, intrapreneur, entrepreneur and creative careersJ. Measure interests in career fields through conducting informational interviews, job shadowing, and sharing findings in classK. Discuss career and educational interests in class and with instructorL. Job search techniques1. Learn fundamentals of networking, cover letters, resumes, completing job applications, interviewing, employment listings, on-line listings and strategiesVI. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:A. Lecture and discussionB. Psychological tests and inventoriesC. In class group activitiesD. Guest speakersE. Individual consultationsF. Audio visualsG. Tours of campus resourcesH. Research projectVII. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS:A. Complete assigned psychological tests.B. Write an autobiography focusing on achievements in school, work, family and/or community involvementC. Choose three careers and research them in O*NET (online.onetcenter.org), Occupational Outlook Handbook, and Eureka (computerized career information system).1. Write a research paper on an area of interest related to work and/or education.a. Analyze: a) personality orientation, b) interests, c) skills/abilities, and how they relate to each career choice (attach a copy of the Eureka print out with paper).D. Find a current article related to job market trends and/or the economy. Summarize the article and discuss its impact on future career opportunities. Be prepared to lead a class discussion about the article (each presentation should be 5-10 minutes in length).E. Conduct an informational interview. Find an individual working (paid or volunteer) in a career field that you wish to explore. Student should conduct a 20-minute interview to investigate the essential components of the occupation. Be prepared to give a summary of the findings to the class.F. Participate in "mock" employment interview. Student should be prepared to conduct a mock interview in class using and responding to commonly asked interview questions.G. Set a tentative educational and career goal based on course findings.VIII. EVALUATION:A. Graded assignmentsB. Completion of autobiographyC. Completion of psychological testsD. Final career research paperE. Completion of selected assignments in text, class projects, and reportsF. Class attendance and participationG. Completion of computerized on-line assignmentIX. TYPICAL TEXTS:A. Michelozzi, B.E. Coming Alive From Nine to Five in a 24/7 World, Seventh Edition, Mountain View, CA; McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2004.B. Sukiennik, D., Bendat, W., & Raufman, L. The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options, Ninth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall Publishing: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2009.C. Lock, R.D. Taking Charge of Your Career Direction, Career Planning Guide, Fifth Edition: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 2005.X. OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED OF STUDENTS: NoneLas Positas College3033 Collier Canyon RoadLivermore, CA 94551-7650(925) 424-1000(925) 443-0742 (Fax)Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 10CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNINGI. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:PSCN 10 — CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNING — 2 unitsExploration of the concept of educational/career planning focusing on personal career development through self-assessment, psychological testing, and individual counseling. Emphasis on clarification of individual interests, values, needs, and abilities and investigation of occupational opportunities in the world of work. Designed for those undecided or uncertain about their career and educational plans. May not receive credit if Psychology-Counseling 10A or 10B have been completed. 2 hours.II. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT: One III. PREREQUISITE AND/OR ADVISORY SKILLS: NoneIV. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS:Upon successful completion of the course, the student shall be able to:A. better understand own personal traits and characteristics through the identification and analysis of personality, interests, skills and abilitiesB. define what success means to him/her by explaining and understanding his/her ownneeds, wants, motives, and values;C. describe and assess his/her various life roles as they relate to societal expectations and role stereotypes;D. define and use elements of the career decision-making processE. locate and analyze occupational and educational information and resourcesF. to formulate personal, career and educational goals by


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