Course code PedaP095
Credit points 3
Investigation of Counselling Fields
Total Hours in Course81
Independent study hours81
Date of course confirmation21.05.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developers
Vija Dišlere
Dr. paed.
Regīna Baltušīte
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
During practice students are acquainted with the specificity of a career counselor’s work and the development of a network for co-operation in different organizations, and they prepare for the independent professional activities of a career counselor; they perfect their research knowledge and skills.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge on the specificity of different organizations in the field of career counseling and the development of a network for co-operation.
• Skills – analysis, interpretation and presentation of experience gained during practice.
• Competence – the students are aware of the research theme and topicality of their Master’s Thesis, field and specificity of activities, and the necessity for perfection of professional skills.
Compulsory reading
1. Karjeras attīstības atbalsts. Izglītība, konsultēšana, pakalpojumi. Rīga: VIAA, 2008. 182 319 lpp.
2. Kidd M. Understanding Career Counselling. Theory, research and Practice. Sage Publications, 2006. 139 p.
3. McLeod J. An introduction to counselling. New York: Open University Press, 2005. 234 p.
4. Zunker V. Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach. International Edition. Wadsworth, 2009. 624 p.
Further reading
1. Andersen P., Vandehey M. Career Counseling and Development in a Global Economy. Cengage Learning,Brooks/Cole, 2011. 381 p.
2. Sampson J. P., Reardon R. C., Peterson G. W., Lenz J. G. Career Counseling and Services. Belmont, CA: Thomson / Brooks/Cole, 2004. 360 p.
3. Savickas M.L. Career Counseling. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2011. 186 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Psiholoģijas pasaule. Rīga : Daro Cēsis, 2003- ISSN 1691-0435. Ir LLU FB (līdz 31.12.2006.)
2. Psiholoģija Mums. : starpnozaru žurnāls. Rīga : Juristu Ģilde. ISSN 1691-0982.
3. Journal of Counseling and Development. [tiešsaiste]. ISSN 0748 - 9633 [skatīts 31.05.2013.]. Pieejams EBSCO datubāzēs: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&jid=JCD&site=ehost-live