Career Counseling – Theory and Practice of the RIASEC Model
Duration:
30 Hours (2–4 weeks)
Mode:
Online / Hybrid / Offline
Eligibility:
UG/PG students in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Development, or related fields.
Course Objectives:
To introduce the RIASEC model of career personality
To train students in steps of career counseling
To develop skills in administering, interpreting, and applying career assessment tools
To enable students to use digital tools (e.g., Excel, R, or online platforms) for career data analysis
Module-wise Syllabus:
Module 1: Foundations of Career Counseling (4 hours)
Definition and scope of career counseling
Ethical principles and counselor's role
Introduction to career development theories (brief overview)
Module 2: The RIASEC Model (6 hours)
Overview of Holland’s Theory
The six RIASEC types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional
Matching personality types with career environments
Case examples and profiles
Module 3: Steps in Career Counseling (8 hours)
Intake and rapport building
Assessment (Interest, Aptitude, Personality)
Goal setting and exploration of career options
Information sharing and decision-making
Career action plan
Follow-up and support
Module 4: Career Assessment and Data Handling (6 hours)
Administering and scoring a RIASEC inventory
Interpretation of RIASEC scores
Creating career graphs and profiles
Using Excel for career data visualization
Optional: R for simple clustering or predictions
Module 5: Field Practice and Report Writing (6 hours)
Career counseling sessions (mock/real with consent)
Observation and note-taking
Writing a career counseling report (sample format to be provided)
Ethics in documentation and confidentiality
Assessment:
Short MCQ/Quiz (10%)
Participation and practical engagement (30%)
Submission of a sample career counseling report (30%)
Final presentation on one case or career issue (30%)
Deliverables:
Certificate upon successful completion
Access to career assessment tools
Templates for counseling reports and action plans
Option to join Career Counseling Network by RPRIT (if applicable)
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