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Level 1
Course details
Career Counselling And Development
CARD8090
The theory and practice of career counselling and development is presented in this course. Emphasis will be placed on an analysis of: career development theories, career information, approaches to vocational assessment, the practice of career counselling and development, and future trends in the evolution of the field. Students will engage in applied learning projects that will develop their appreciation for and understanding of both the theory and practice of career development.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Technology and Career Development
CARD8145
- Hours: 21
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Employability Assessment and Case Management
CARD8155
- Hours: 21
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement Seminar
CARD8175
This course will build on the foundation of the knowledge and skills taught in the Career Development Professional Program. You will utilize extensive practice of a variety of learning strategies, which may include: community contact, self-reflection and Internet research. It has a practical focus, which will be the preparation for a successful Field Placement. It is highly recommended that this course is completed immediately before FPLT8070: Field Placement. The process to secure the placement will include study of the current trends in the career development field.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Employment Counselling Techniques
CARD8200
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Professional Ethics, Interviewing and Counselling
CARD8210
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mental Health First Aid
HEAL8110
- Hours: 12
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
CARD8165
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Group Training And Facilitation
CARD8180
The core principles and practice of group training and facilitation are delivered in this course. Students will explore the advantages of groups, group process and dynamics, the stages of a group, planning and design, basic group leadership skills, developing and conducting exercises, dealing with challenging behaviours, and working with multicultural groups. Students will develop their own group project design through this course.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Career Counselling Techniques
CARD8190
The core principles, processes, and outcomes of career counselling are systematically delivered in this course. Focus of this course is to connect theory to practice and to develop a resource of strategies and techniques for counsellors to use with clients in both individual and group settings. A five-step model of career counselling developed in Canada is studied in detail. Students are introduced to client case management as it relates to career exploration. This course provides the student with a challenging opportunity to apply a coherent career counselling model that can be used with a diversity of client groups.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: CARD8210
- CoRequisites:
Trends And Issues In The New Work Dynamic
CARD8220
This course will provide an overview of the nature of contemporary work dynamic trends. The influences of global trends, employment trends and issues, cultural diversity and demographic shifts on future work will be explored. Students will examine the impact of permanent economic change, new work patterns and organizational learning demands, and they will discuss the implications for career decision-making and lifelong learning. Students will investigate, discuss and critically evaluate these trends and develop strategies for analysing and communicating the contexts within which career decisions are made.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement (Career Development Professional)
FPLT8070
- Hours: 196
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites: CARD8150 OR CARD8200 AND CARD8170 OR CARD8175 AND OHS1320 OR OHS8320
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Program outcomes
- Complete research using various tools and methods in order to analyze trends and current Labour Market Information to be responsive to market changes.
- Apply self-reflective and critical thinking skills to enhance counselling, teaching, and learning strategies with groups and individuals that meet ethical principles.
- Apply evidence-based career development practices that incorporate a comprehensive set of tools, techniques, and strategies to support clients with diverse identities.
- Complete needs assessments with clients to select appropriate approaches for meeting their career and employment goals.
- Design strategies that incorporate local, national, global, social, economic and political trends to assist clients with career decision-making.
- Integrate appropriate technologies into the full spectrum of Career Development strategies to maximize service delivery to clients.
- Source relevant legislation and social policies to plan programs, interventions and referrals for clients.