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!