Assignment 1 Career Counseling Theory Case Study

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Abstract

This study applies Krumboltz theory of career counseling to the case of Taneka. The study finds that this theory fits well within the case study because it cater of factors like genetic dispositions, environmental circumstances, experiences, and the level of skills which are important in determining the career of choice of Tameka. The study fits all the tenets of the theory into the case study. However, the study finds that there are main challenges to the application of the theory, including its complexity and application in culturally diverse groups. It provides appropriate solutions for these challenges including simplifying the variables in the application of the theory and eliminating elements of the theory that does not fit with the cultural practices of the client respectively.

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Unit 2 Assignment 1: 4 pages needed with minimum of 5 references.

Career Counseling Theory Case Study

For this assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of career counseling theory by choosing a career counseling theory addressed in Units 1 or 2 and applying it to the case study provided below. Approach the case study from the perspective of your individual specialization (mental health counseling, school counseling, and so forth). You can embellish the case scenario as needed to help you complete the assignment.

Scenario

Taneka, a 17-year-old African-American female, is a high school junior. She is the eldest of three siblings living with her single-parent mother. Her mother has worked for the past 15 years at a manufacturing plant. Her father has not been a part of Taneka’s life.

As the eldest, Taneka has held major responsibilities throughout her life to support her working mother, such as caring for her younger siblings: Derrick, now age 14, and Kenya, age 12. These early duties reinforced development of her natural leadership skills. Taneka has been recognized from an early age for being mature, responsible, and dependable. As her siblings have grown, she has been able to have part-time jobs, most recently as a salesperson at a teen fashion store in the local mall. It was here that she first realized she had a knack for dealing with people, and they responded well to her—employers, co-workers, and customers alike. She was recently approached by her supervisor to consider participating in the company’s employee leadership training program.

This has caused Taneka to start thinking about post-secondary educational possibilities. Previously she had thought college was out of her reach, due to the limited financial resources of her family and no history of anyone in her family ever attending college. As such, she had not previously given much importance to her grades. Rather than participating in extracurricular school activities, she focused on working. She is on track for graduating with her class next year and has a current grade point average of 2.05.

Taneka is now questioning her previous assumption about college or other post-secondary educational possibilities, but she does not have a clear idea of what she would like to pursue as a career. Choosing a career and a post-secondary program to prepare for it, seeking financial support, and navigating the admissions procedure all remain mysteries to her.

In your paper, address the following:

  • Argue for one relevant theory to be applied to the scenario. Note: Appropriate career counseling theories include, but are not limited to, Holland, Super, Krumboltz, Gottfredson, Social Cognitive Theory, and Person-Environment-Fit.
  • Identify the theory you chose and provide a rationale as to why you have selected this career theory.
  • Describe the key components of your chosen career counseling theoretical framework.
  • Analyze any challenges you might have applying this theory to the case.
  • Propose possible approaches for addressing the challenges you identified.
  • Be sure to include research findings that support your use of this theory. Include a minimum of one supporting reference not provided in this course.

Your assignment should be 4 pages in length and include at least five references, including your text. Be sure to indicate your specialization in your paper. APA Style and Format.

Template for Case Study Below

Unit 2 Assignment: Career Counseling Theory Case Study

Learner Name

COUN 5279

Date

Professor Name

 

Abstract

Here you are to summarize the contents of this paper. This summary should be one short paragraph that includes the purpose of this assignment, the theory chosen for this assignment, and the list of this assignment’s components in narrative (not list) form.

 

 

Unit 2 Assignment: Elements of an APA Paper

Start writing your introduction here (1–2 paragraphs). An effective introduction prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper. Please double-space and remember to indent all paragraphs throughout your paper (not block form). Aim to keep your writing objective using third person. Unless required for the specific assignment, please do not include a table of contents, as it is not APA style. Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required. Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past five years. Please use headings throughout your paper that are consistent with the paper’s scoring guide (that way you ensure you are adequately addressing all required areas.).

When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself. If it does not sound right to your ear, it is not working on paper! Please submit your papers to Turnitin (linked in the course) to check for plagiarism.

Theory Identification and Application

Select one of the theories listed in the assignment directions or in your textbook. Describe the theory and its components.

Next, apply the theory you have just described to the case study as listed in the directions. Include the rationale for selecting this theory along with ways various components of the theory might be applied to the case.

Challenges & Solutions With Theory Application

In this section, analyze the challenges that might apply to the case study when using this theory. Describe the potential solutions that could be used to resolve these challenges.

Conclusion

Please provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of your paper.

References

Begin your references on a separate page with the heading above (not bold). (Delete this and all these instructions when you are done reading them.) For this paper you are to have at least five references including your text.

You must have a reference for each source cited in your paper. Do not list a reference that was not cited in your paper. Consult your APA manual for proper examples on citing and referencing APA style.

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