This course focuses on the development of comprehensive career counseling techniques, emphasizing the importance of building effective client interactions and accurately assessing client needs. Students explore a range of classic, contemporary, and emerging counseling theories. The course also covers ethical decision-making strategies and effective approaches to serving diverse populations. In addition to theoretical knowledge, each student designs a career planning service and develops detailed plans for program implementation, ensuring practical application of learned concepts. Students who complete the three Career and Life Planning (CLP) courses (SOSC 509, 510, and 560) each with a C- or higher earn the National Career Development Association certified Career and Life Planning professional certificate.