COUN 151 - Career Exploration and Life Planning (Same as EDEV 151)

Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 units credit for all COUN courses)

This course will examine student, career, and self-development theories to empower students to make effective decisions throughout their lifespan by engaging in the process of career and life planning from a psychological, sociological, and physiological perspective. Students will compare and contrast human development and career theories, decision-making processes, and factors that contribute to college success, life skills, adult workplace competencies, values, interests, abilities, and personality. Labor market trends in a global economy and successful job search and workplace behaviors will also be examined.