COUN 111 Career Transition and Educational Planning

Designed for the transitional college student changing careers due to loss of job, change of career path, work-life balance, including veterans.  Identify academic, personal and career goals through assessment of personality, interest, values, talents, and transferable skills to develop a career and educational plan.  Assessment of psychological, physiological, sociological needs in transitioning to a new career; including stress, anxiety, self-confidence, positive motivation, coping with unemployment or change in career needs, and finding satisfying work will be addressed.  Analysis of desired lifestyle and work environments, decision making, overcoming obstacles, and identifying occupational security.  Focus on learning the career planning process and developing a career portfolio that demonstrates knowledge of career decision making, planning and job search strategies.

Units: 3.00

Offered: (Sp)

CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Lecture: Minimum 48 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Eligibility for ENGL 101