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Course Description

Discuss the major career development foundations that underlie the modern practice of advising. Explore the essential components leading to employee and student success and retention whether in the workforce or in higher education. Discuss important issues facing career practitioners as they strive to help individuals make life decisions.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Identify the key concepts of major career development theories and models
  • Use career development theories to conceptualize specific cases
  • Recognize how career issues intersect with psychological, social, and environmental influences
  • Evaluate the relevance of theories to your own values, philosophy, and practice

Notes

Students should expect to spend 5-7 hours on course work each week.
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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 23, 2025 to Nov 17, 2025
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $579.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Development Theories in Practice: Real-World Applications of Career Development Models
Authors: Julia Yates
Publisher: Trotman
ISBN: 9781911724308

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Mar 09, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $579.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Development Theories in Practice: Real-World Applications of Career Development Models
Authors: Julia Yates
Publisher: Trotman
ISBN: 9781911724308

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 14, 2026 to Jun 08, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $579.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Development Theories in Practice: Real-World Applications of Career Development Models
Authors: Julia Yates
Publisher: Trotman
ISBN: 9781911724308

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 14, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $579.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Development Theories in Practice: Real-World Applications of Career Development Models
Authors: Julia Yates
Publisher: Trotman
ISBN: 9781911724308

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

Note: This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with 3-4 live Zoom sessions - dates TBA.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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