ASU-HPC-FALL 2007-COURSE SYLLABUS
Course: HPC 5210-101 Life and Career Planning
Room: ED 200
Meeting Times: M 5:30-8:20pm
Facilitator: Hakan Ersever, Ph.D.
Office: ED 102D
Telephone: Office: 828-262 6051
e-mail: erseveroh@appstate.edu
Office Hours: M 1:30-5:00pm; R 4:00-5:30pm, and by appointment as need.
Text: Andersen, P. & Vandehey, M. (2006). Career Counseling and Development in a Global Economy.
Houghton Mifflin: Boston, MA. ISBN#0-618-42634-5.
Test Packet: Available for sale at the ASU Bookstore. Most inventories are self-explanatory. Inventories
will be shared/discussed in class.
Course Description: HPC 5210 is a didactic and experiential course intended to provide students in a
variety of work settings with the knowledge and skills essential to helping individuals consider possible
careers and life style options. The career and life planning needs and issues affecting a wide variety of
populations are explored, including those of ethnic and racial groups, women, individuals with
handicapping conditions, adults in mid-life transitions, and alternative lifestyles. A portion of the course
will provide students with the opportunity to practice career counseling interview, assessment, and
counseling techniques.
Students will be encouraged to examine their own feelings and attitudes about life and career planning, to
search and examine for personal meanings of the subject matter through classroom discussions and
assignments, and contribute their experiences to the class.
Course Objectives and Competencies: as defined by CACREP Standard #4: Students will have an
opportunity to:
 Gain knowledge of career development theories and career development models;
 Gain an understanding of the needs and developmental tasks of individuals at various age
levels;
 Gain an understanding of a holistic approach identifying the numerous and diverse life roles
which influence career development;
 Gain knowledge of the career decision making and life planning process;
 Gain an understanding of the world of work and the relevance of work and job satisfaction in
the life of an individual
 Become familiar with career developmental program planning, resources, follow-up, and
evaluation;
 Gain an awareness of the needs specific to identified populations;
 Become knowledgeable in various career counseling approaches, techniques, and assessment
instruments;
 Become familiar with occupational and educational information resources including
technology based applications and strategies ,
 Practice the career counseling process.
Class Attendance: Students are expected and required to attend all scheduled class meetings, and
participate actively in class by asking questions, providing feedback for the members of the class, and
taking part in daily class discussions in an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism.
If you miss a class meeting it is your responsibility to make up work, acquire handouts, notes, etc. You
are expected to arrive on time and stay for the full duration of the class period. The facilitator should be
notified regarding anticipated deviations from this policy.
There will also be in class assignments/activities performed during the class meetings. If you miss the class,
you will not be permitted to make up for those activities.
A record of attendance will be kept, and will be used in the evaluation of each student’s final course
grade. You can be absent from one (1) class meeting without and deductions from your final grade. Each
additional absence will result in five (5) points taken out of your final grade. More than three (3) absences
will result in a failing grade regardless of academic good standing. Tardiness, early leaves, or “extended
breaks” will be noted and counted toward absences.
The use of cellular phones, beepers, or other electronic devices is disruptive and prohibited.
You will read and abide by the Academic Integrity Code of the ASU Code of Student Conduct
(http://www.web.appstate.edu/academic_affairs/academic_integrity_index.htm).
Make sure your ASU e-mail account is working properly. You will be receiving important
information throughout the semester to your account.
Reading Assignments: Reading assignments (related chapters of the text, and other materials that may be
provided by the facilitator) are to be completed prior to the class meetings on the specified dates. The
intent of the assigned course reading is to provide you with initial exposure to important ideas about the
subject matter. Classroom activities will highlight some of the reading material (not all!) and provide new
material in addition to the textbook. Students will be responsible for all material covered during the class
meetings, and exams will cover all material that is discussed in class meetings in addition to the textbook.
Student Confidentiality: Any information about a class member will not be disclosed to third party
members. The facilitator and other class members will respect, and abide by the confidentiality policy of
the institute.
Exams: There will be five announced; noncumulative exams (please check the class schedule for the
dates). The noncumulative exams will emphasize the material covered since the prior exam. Exams may
be composed of multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answer/essay type questions designed to
assess your understanding and ability to apply material covered in lectures, readings, and class
discussions. Each exam is worth 10 points (10% of your final grade) (5X10= 50 % of your grade).
You should be on time for tests. No extra time will be given to latecomers, and no one will be permitted
to start an exam after the first person finished the exam.
Make-up Tests: Exams can be made up only if it has been arranged with the facilitator before the
scheduled exam date. Please see the facilitator if there is a legitimate reason why you can not take an
exam at the scheduled date and time.
Make-up exams are given only for university sponsored activities (please present your documentation,
and schedule your make-up exam prior to departure), and documented significant illness, and family
responsibilities/emergencies (you must notify the instructor within twenty-four hours of the exam of your
reason for missing the exam, and prior to the next class meeting that you are able to attend you must
present evidence of the illness/emergency, and schedule the make-up exam).
Inventory/Test Packet (ITP): Students are required to have completed and tabulated results for
inventories on the assigned day (The structure and dates will be announced later). Your packets should
include Career Transition Inventory, Self-Directed Search, Career Thoughts Inventory, Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator and NEO-FF. Completing this inventory/test packet is worth 30 points (30% of your
grade). Inventories will be shared/discussed in class.
In Class Assignments/Activities (ICA): You will be exposed to certain activities during class meetings that
will earn you points to your final grade. In combination, these assignments will be worth 10 points (10% of
your final grade. You will also have opportunities to earn some extra credit points toward your final grade.
If you miss the class, you will not be permitted to make up for those activities.
All assignments are due at the beginning of the assigned date. Late work will receive 25% deduction per
day, starting on the first day. If you can not be in class that day, you should make arrangements to get
your assignment to the facilitator on time. You may not e-mail assignments to the facilitator.
All assignments must be word processed. Computer problems will happen; take the necessary precautions
to ensure that your work is not lost or destroyed. Be sure to save a copy of the file for yourself.
Personal Course Portfolio (PCP): You are required to keep your course work in a folder/portfolio and
presented to the facilitator in the next to final class meeting (tentatively scheduled for November 19,
2007). This portfolio/folder will contain all the important information regarding life and career planning
learned throughout the semester. This portfolio/folder should be well organized, in a sequential manner,
including tabs to distinguish each segment of the course. This comprehensive portfolio/folder will be very
handy when you are preparing for your future professional development. Your personal portfolio is worth
10 points (10% of your final grade). Keep your PCP with you during the class meetings.
Breakdown of the Grades:
Five noncumulative exams: 10 points each (5X12= 50 points)
ITP:
30 points
ICA:
10 points
PCP:
10 points
Total: 100 points
ASU Graduate School Grading Scale:
100-95 A; 94-90 A-; 89-86 B+; 85-83 B; 82-80 B-; 79-76 C+; 75-73 C; 72-70 C-; Below 70 F
Weather Policy: Classes will only be cancelled if the university is closed. Class may be postponed in the
event of bad weather. If the facilitator postpones the class, students will be notified through a phone tree
system. The facilitator will call the first person on the list who will contact the second person on the list
and so on until each person is contacted. If a student cannot reach the person they are to contact, they
need to leave a message on the facilitator’s answering machine stating the name of the student that could
not be reached and then contact the next person on the list. A phone tree list will be drawn up the first day
of class and copies of the phone tree list will be given during the second class. If any student is
uncomfortable giving out his/her phone number to the class, it is that student’s responsibility to let the
facilitator know he/she does not want his/her name on the list. Any classes which are postponed will need
to be made up.
Please remember, this syllabus is tentative-subject to change, and you will be informed in advance concerning
the changes to this syllabus.
Please inform me if you have special learning needs. I will do my best to accommodate legitimate needs.
I hope your experience in this course will be a meaningful one that contributes to your academic integrity,
and enhances your personal growth.
Important Websites:
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
N.C. Counseling Association (NCCA)
N.C. School Counselor Association (NCSCA)
National Board for Certified Counselors
www.counseling.org
www.schoolcounseling.org
www.nccounseling.org
www.nccounseling.org/NCSCA
www.nbcc.org
HPC 5210-101/LIFE AND CAREER PLANNING (M 5:30-8:20pm)
FALL 2007 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
DATES, DISCUSSION TOPICS, AND EXAM DATES:
August 27, 2007:
Introduction to the course/Overview
September 3, 2007: Labor Day (No class meeting!)
September 10, 2007:
1) Readings: (Textbook)
Part I: Background for Understanding Career Services
Chapter 1: Importance of Career Services
Chapter 2: Career Counseling: Structure and Competencies
2) Exam 1: Take Home Exam Due (Instructions is given during the first class meeting)
September 17, 2007:
Readings:
The Career Diamond: A teaching Tool (Chapter 3)
Career Counseling for the Global Economy (Chapter 6)
Career Issues for a Diverse Work Force (Chapter 7)
Remember to bring your inventory/test packets and portfolios to the class
September 24, 2007:
Readings:
Career Theory: Holland Super (Chapter 4)
Career Theory: Krumboltz Gottfredson (Chapter 5)
October 1, 2007:
Exam II: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Readings:
Career Counseling Process (Chapter 8)
Career Counseling Techniques (Chapter 9)
Appendix A: Career Counseling Competencies
October 8, 2007:
Readings:
Assessment and Career Counseling (Chapter 10)
Managing Career Information and Technology (Chapter 11)
Appendix B: The Ethics of Technology-Based Counseling
October 15, 2007:
Exam III: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11
Readings:
Career Development in Elementary School (Chapter 12)
Career Development in Middle School (Chapter 13)
October 22, 2007:
Readings:
Career Development in Elementary School (Chapter 12)
Career Development in Middle School (Chapter 13)
Exam IV: Chapters 12, 13
October 29, 2007:
Readings:
Career Development in High School and Late Adolescence/Young Adulthood (Chapter 14)
Career Counseling for Adults (Chapter 15)
Spirituality and Career Counseling (Chapter 16)
November 5, 2007:
Exam V: Chapters 14, 15, 16
Group activity/presentation
November 12, 2007:
Group activity/presentation
November 19, 2007:
Group activity/presentation
Personal Course Portfolio (PCP) due
November 26, 2007: Last class meeting
Group activity/presentation
Final evaluation
(December 3, and 10, 2007: Make up day if necessary)
(You will be informed about any changes to this schedule via email.)
As a participant of this course, you have the power to shape the course content by bringing
related topics of your interest, and your suggestions into the class meetings/discussions. Your
input is valued highly, and crucial to the optimum learning atmosphere of this course.
I encourage each one of you to bring your unique ideas and suggestions to the class meetings.