Faculty Contact Information:
| (James) Alexander Boeringa, Ph.D.; ABPP | |
Consultation:
| One hour before or after class or by appointment | |
Required Texts and Readings:
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American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Niles, S.G., and Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2004). Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century. (2nd ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. | |
Supplementary Readings:
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All graduate students should be prepared to utilize the UMUC online library at http://www.umuc.edu/library/. The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students’ research and writing skills.
Two standardized assessment instruments that students can
take online and that are reflective of what they may encounter in a school or testing center will be available for credit card payment, costing under $30. These are:
1. The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS), a Campbell Development Survey from Pearson Assessments http://www.pearsonassessments.com/tests/ciss.htm; and
2. The Self-Directed Search by Dr. John Holland http://www.self-directed-search.com/payment.html. | |
Recommended Journals:
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Course Description:
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This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of career development as it impacts on individuals throughout the life span. A basic assumption of the course is that understanding the adjustment of individuals is highly dependent upon understanding the choices they have made throughout their lives. Emphasis is placed on career and vocational choice theories, counseling delivery systems, career information, and social and psychological factors in career decision-making. Formal and informal occupational classification systems are covered. A great deal of emphasis is placed on practical applications of career theory to individual counseling, group guidance, job search and placement, and career adjustment. As this course replaces GUCO 508, students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GUCO 608, GUCO 508 or EDCP 611. | |
Course Goals:
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The course focuses on theory and the development of skills needed to offer career counseling. The class examines the developmental and longitudinal changes people experience in a life span. Information is provided on service delivery models, application of counseling skills, and discussion of key professional issues. The course provides opportunities for students to administer, score, and interpret select career assessment instruments. | |
Course Objectives:
- Understand, compare, and contrast the different theories of career development through their own life and through the journey of others.
- Understand and apply the process of assessment to their own career development.
- Understand cultural and cross-cultural issues related to career development and career counseling.
- Identify resource information systems for career guidance and counseling which will include on-line computer resources.
- Develop appropriate entry-level skills and strategies to assist individuals in educational, occupational, and career decision making.
- Develop appropriate entry-level competencies in acquiring, evaluating, and programming for the dissemination of career information.
- Understand the role of current research that refines, and updates theories of career development.
- Develop an enhanced self-awareness of personal strengths, interests, and abilities.
- Be familiar with legal and ethical issues in career counseling.
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Grading Information:
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Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:
A 90 - 100%
B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79%
F 69% and Below
Please note that Bowie State University does not use "D" for graduate students. The grade "F" is used to designate academic failure. "FN" is used to designate failure for non-completion. Grades of Incomplete or Withdrawal are governed by UMUC-Europe policies. For further details, please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog, available in your local Education Center or online at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/publications/catalogs. | |
Course Requirements:
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Graduate school at the masters level focuses on helping students obtain the education needed for success as professionals in their chosen fields. Thus, UMUC-Europe Graduate Programs and Bowie State University share the common goals of promoting excellence in academic scholarship through thoughtful inquiry and the skillful application of knowledge and theory for the betterment of society.
In order to maximize your graduate educational experience in general and this course in particular, you are required to:
Participate in classroom discussions 20%
Write graduate level papers or case studies 30%
Orally/visually present prepared material 30%
Complete one or more written examination(s) 20% | |
Description of Course Requirements:
Participate in classroom discussions:You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in all discussions in a professional and informed manner.
Write graduate level papers or case studies:You are required to conduct professional-level research, including appropriately citing works of others and avoiding plagiarism. Resubmission of coursework from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC, UMUC-Europe or BSU), partially or in its entirety, is not acceptable in this course and will result in an automatic failure on the assignment. APA style is mandatory for all graduate counseling course work.
Orally/visually present prepared material:You are required to present your research in a professional manner. In an onsite course, this typically means an oral presentation accompanied by appropriate visual material. In an online class, this means creating a visual/textual presentation for your instructor and classmates. | |
Course Schedule:
This is based upon a 4 weekend schedule of classes
First Weekend
Sat Chapters 1 & 4 and Intro
Sun Chapters 2 & 3
Second Weekend
Sat Chapters 5 to 7
First Interview Due
Sun Chapters 8 & 9
Third Weekend
Sat Chapters 10 & 11
Second Interview Due
Sun Chapters 12 & 13
Fourth Weekend
Sat Chapter 14
Presentation of Group Project
Sun Chapter 15
Evaluations | |
Academic Policies:
Note: Any written assignment in this course may be submitted to TurnItIn.Com. This statement constitutes prior notice.
The official university policy on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/policy/aa15025.shtml. Section I.C. states: "Faculty may determine if the resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of course work. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi. If the resubmission of course work is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabi."
Please refer to Description of Course Requirements for specific information on how resubmissions will be treated in this course and to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center. | |
Faculty Bio:
| I was born and grew up in the Chicago area, spent 2 years in the Army, attended Trinity College, University of Chicago, and Hope College and graduate school at the Univ. of Texas at Austin. I received my Ph.D. in 1979 and later a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology. I began my career at the UT Medical School in Galveston, TX, worked in various Veterans Administration Hospitals and retired as Chief of Psychology Services from the Houston, VA. I have taught as part time faculty at several Universities, and my professional experience includes Private Practice, Hospitals, a Community Health Center, Student Health Center and both Adolescent and Children’s Facilities. I have taught for UMUC since 2001 in locations all over Europe. Of particular relevance to this course I have had administrative responsibility for a Career Counseling section at the Houston VAMC, and of course at various times in my professional life I have personally counseled clients on career development. My joys are to teach, to travel, and to spend time with my 2 sons. | |