Career Counseling

Kathy Dorsett, Ed.S., NCC

Assistant Director, CACP

FSU Career Center

What is a Career Counselor?

• A Professional Counselor• Help individuals with

career and educational decision making

• Work in a variety of settings: Ex. K-12, Community Colleges,

Colleges, Universities, Business, Non-Profit Organizations, Libraries,

Corrections and Rehabilitation

Types of Positions

• Colleges and University Career Counselor• Career Placement Professional• Coop/Internship Director• Academic Advisor• Professional Counselor• Career Development Facilitator• Career Information Specialist• Workforce Development Professionals• Training and Staff Development Professionals• Human Resource Development Officer• Consultants and Independent Contractor• Corrections and Rehabilitation Staff Counselor

FSU Career Counseling Program

• One of eight in the nation • Two graduate degrees, the

Master of Science and the Educational Specialist.

• 72 hour program that includes 2 years of academic coursework and practica

• Provides paid graduate assistantships, tuition fee waivers, and designated scholarships/fellowships for qualified students

Utilize Theory and Assessments

Teach Career Development

• SDS 3340, Introduction to Career Development

• One to three credits

For More Information…

• Visit the FSU Career Center and talk with a Career Advisor:www.career.fsu.edu

• Visit the FSU Career Counseling Program page

• Check out the National Career Development Association at:

www.ncda.org

The Career CenterDunlap Success CenterFlorida State University

850.644.6431

Thank you!