CSL 363 Vocational Development and Social Justice in Human Services

3 hours 

The course introduces students to the field of career development within a human services context. Topics include the roles and functions of a career counselor; the role of work in society currently and historically; the impact of recession and unemployment on individuals, families and communities; current models of career choice and development; ethical and legal issues; professional development; and career assessment and program implementation. Students will create vocational genograms and take career assessments in order to explore their own career development, allowing for the integration of vocational theory with their own personal life experiences.