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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
  • Use career development theories to conceptualize specific cases
  • Understand how career issues intersect with psychological, social, and environmental influences

Notes

Students should expect to spend five to seven hours on coursework each week.
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Type
Online
Dates
Apr 11, 2023 to Jun 05, 2023
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $525.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Theory and Practice: Learning Through Case Studies
Edition: 4th
Authors: Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781544333663

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
Dates
Jul 18, 2023 to Aug 14, 2023
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $525.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Theory and Practice: Learning Through Case Studies
Edition: 4th
Authors: Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781544333663

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course will be delivered as a combination of asynchronous learning in Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and live sessions via Zoom. For more information about D2L and Zoom, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

The live sessions will be held in real time as follows:

  1. Tuesday July 25, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MT)
  2. Thursday July 27, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MT)
  3. Tuesday August 1, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MT)
  4. Thursday August 3, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MT)
  5. Monday August 8, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MT)

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone, and a webcam.

Due to the intensive nature of this course, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with course materials well before your first class. The instructor will post your course outline and information about course readings and other pre-work in D2L one week prior to the course start date. Readings, group work, and assignments will be required throughout the course duration and a final assignment may be due after the course has ended. To fully participate in the live sessions you will need to have access to a reliable headset with microphone and a webcam.

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 Synchronous/Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 19, 2023 to Nov 13, 2023
Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online Sync/Async  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $549.00
Potential Price Adjustments
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Career Theory and Practice: Learning Through Case Studies
Edition: 4th
Authors: Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781544333663

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

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

Please note there are live sessions included in this course. They will be held in real time as follows.

  1. Monday, September 25, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (MT)
  2. Monday November 6, 7:00 /PM to 8:00 PM (MT)

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone, and a webcam. 

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

Students who are unfamiliar with online learning are recommended 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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