Welcome to Module 2: Career Development Frameworks and Theories!
This module serves to help you explore theoretical frameworks (i.e., career; student development) and exercise the application of theory to practice in various contexts. This module will be presented in person, and you will find copies of the materials here to review and use.
This module addresses the following outcomes:
Review the various historical and present-day career development and identity theories and their usefulness across a variety of client populations. (C.O. 1, 3, & 6)
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among and between college, work, family, and other life roles and factors, including the role of multicultural issues in career development. (C.O. 1 & 3)
Use career theories to inform career service delivery appropriately (e.g., individual counseling, informed event planning). (1, 3, & 4)
To guide you through this module, please consider the following essential question before engaging in Module 2's content and activities:
How can I apply my knowledge of historical and present-day career development and identity theories to inform career service delivery appropriately?
The following activities are included in the in-person training session(s).
M2: Frameworks Concept Map (M.O. 1)
M2: Theory Scenarios Discussion (M.O. 2 & 3)
M2: Personal PD Plan: Theoretical Frameworks (M.O. 2 & 3)
Please watch the video and review the content to continue in Module 2:
Parsons, Holland, & Super
Additional resources:
Videos, websites, and articles on historical theories.
True Colors Personality Test and its implications for careers referenced in Parsons slides.
RIASEC Test for Holland personality type, and O-Net's RIASEC list of occupations according to Holland personality type
ASU me3 is a free online interactive major and career quiz for high school & college students that is based on the RIASEC.
ASU's Career Interest Communities is one example of how Career Services can help students learn more in depth about congruent occupational environments.
Non-credit experiential learning, including informational interviewing, is another strategy for helping students learn more about their career options.
Pie of Life activity referenced in Super slides.
Please watch the video and review the content to continue in Module 2:
CIP, CASVE cycle, Schlossberg, Chickering, Bronfenbrenner
Additional resources:
Videos, websites, and articles on contemporary theories.
Click the button below to create a concept map of the historical and contemporary frameworks to make connections between theories and their practical applications in your professional setting.
Clicking on the "Go to Activity" button will direct you to the course's Google Classroom space. Remember, Google Classroom is used in this course to engage in and submit activities.
When you have completed the activity in Google Classroom, you will be directed back to this Google Site page.
As wanted, click the button below to reflect on an idea/strategy learned from the in-person discussion to continue the conversation with your peers.
Clicking on the "Go to Discussion" button will direct you to the course's Google Classroom space. Remember, Google Classroom is used in this course to engage in and submit activities.
When you have completed the discussion in Google Classroom, you will be directed back to this Google Site page.
After you have completed the other activities in this module, click the button below to apply the theories you have learned to your work as a career services professional.
Clicking on the "Go to Activity" button will direct you to the course's Google Classroom space. Remember, Google Classroom is used in this course to engage in and submit activities.
When you have completed the activity in Google Classroom, you will be directed back to this Google Site page.
When you have engaged with all materials in Module 2, click on the "Next Module" button to proceed to Module 3.