2025
Vocational Psychology
Name: Vocational Psychology
Code: PSI11143M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
In this UC vocational behavior is conceptualized in the life span and different life spaces (e.g. Basic Education, Higher Education, Adult Education)
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To know the major theoretical models in Vocational Psychology;
To have assessment and intervention skills in Career Guidance and Development, considering the different contexts in which these practices occur;
Be sensitive to the importance of Vocational Psychology practices for human development and social inclusion;
To have the ability to analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of assessment and intervention in Vocational Psychology.
To have assessment and intervention skills in Career Guidance and Development, considering the different contexts in which these practices occur;
Be sensitive to the importance of Vocational Psychology practices for human development and social inclusion;
To have the ability to analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of assessment and intervention in Vocational Psychology.
Contents
THEORETICAL MODELS OF VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.1. The Origins of Vocational Psychology
1.2. The Life Cycle / Live Space Theory
1.3. Career Construction Theory
1.4. The Psychology of Working - David Blustein
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN CAREER GUIDANCE
2.1. Interests assessment
2.2. Aptitudes assessment
2.3. Career adaptability assessment
INTERVENTION ALONG THE LIFE CYCLE
3.1. Career education in the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies
3.2. Career education in secondary education
3.3. Intervention with adults and job placement
SOCIAL INCLUSION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
4.1. The emancipatory communitarian approach
4.2. Intervention in populations with special needs education
4.2.1. The elaboration of Individual Transition Plans
4.2.2. Integration into labor market: The Supported Employment approach
1.1. The Origins of Vocational Psychology
1.2. The Life Cycle / Live Space Theory
1.3. Career Construction Theory
1.4. The Psychology of Working - David Blustein
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN CAREER GUIDANCE
2.1. Interests assessment
2.2. Aptitudes assessment
2.3. Career adaptability assessment
INTERVENTION ALONG THE LIFE CYCLE
3.1. Career education in the 1st and 2nd cycle of studies
3.2. Career education in secondary education
3.3. Intervention with adults and job placement
SOCIAL INCLUSION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
4.1. The emancipatory communitarian approach
4.2. Intervention in populations with special needs education
4.2.1. The elaboration of Individual Transition Plans
4.2.2. Integration into labor market: The Supported Employment approach
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes - expository methodology, dialogue encouraging the understanding of theory considering current challenges to career development. These methods aim to foster learning of relevant content, critical thinking and articulation of theory and practice
Practical classes - involve watching videos, role-playing of assessment and intervention practices, as well as analysis and conceptualization of career counselling cases. These methods aim to bring theory and practice closer, develop a critical spirit in relation to the theory and practice learned, promote the ability to solve problems posed by the teacher as well as positive self-efficacy expectations for future work as psychologist
Open classes (in person/online) - with national and international guests to facilitate the approximation of theory and practice or the internationalization of training
Independent work outside of classes - involves research, reading texts and preparing content to be presented in class
Practical classes - involve watching videos, role-playing of assessment and intervention practices, as well as analysis and conceptualization of career counselling cases. These methods aim to bring theory and practice closer, develop a critical spirit in relation to the theory and practice learned, promote the ability to solve problems posed by the teacher as well as positive self-efficacy expectations for future work as psychologist
Open classes (in person/online) - with national and international guests to facilitate the approximation of theory and practice or the internationalization of training
Independent work outside of classes - involves research, reading texts and preparing content to be presented in class
Assessment
Continuous Evaluation
Involves taking a test and two practical assignments. The practical assignments involve a career counselling case study and the elaboration of an Individual Transition Plan. The test is worth 40% and each assignment is worth 30% of the final grade.
Attendance may not be less than 75% of theoretical classes and 75% of practical classes. Class participation is a factor in the final grade.
Final Evaluation
Those who opt for the final evaluation take a written test with a theoretical and a practical part. The practical component of the exam will include the content of the assignments completed in the practical classes. Those who obtain a final grade equal to or higher than 10 (ten) points are considered to have passed.
Involves taking a test and two practical assignments. The practical assignments involve a career counselling case study and the elaboration of an Individual Transition Plan. The test is worth 40% and each assignment is worth 30% of the final grade.
Attendance may not be less than 75% of theoretical classes and 75% of practical classes. Class participation is a factor in the final grade.
Final Evaluation
Those who opt for the final evaluation take a written test with a theoretical and a practical part. The practical component of the exam will include the content of the assignments completed in the practical classes. Those who obtain a final grade equal to or higher than 10 (ten) points are considered to have passed.
Teaching Staff
- Paulo Miguel da Silva Cardoso [responsible]
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