The undecided college student : an academic and career advising challenge / by Virginia N. Gordon and George E. Steele.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gordon, Virginia N., author.

Steele, George E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counseling in higher education--United States.

Counseling in higher education.

Vocational guidance--United States.

Vocational guidance.

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (311 p.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas, Publisher, Ltd., 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The world of technology is advancing at a rapid pace. New career fields are emerging, new interdisciplinary majors are being developed, and new college majors are being formed to prepare students for an ever-changing workplace. This revised edition provides extensive and systematic accounts of research (old and new), model programs for assisting students, and diverse theory for understanding the undecided college student. The text focuses on the unique needs of college students who are undecided regarding a field of study and/or career path, and the various approaches that advisers and counsel

Contents:

CONTENTS; Chapter 1 WHO ARE UNDECIDED STUDENTS?; Chapter 2 THEORETICAL FRAME WORK RELEVANT TO UNDECIDED STUDENTS; Chapter 3 TYPES OF UNDECIDED STUDENTS; Chapter 4 ADMINISTRATIVE MODELS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES; Chapter 5 PROGRAM COMPONENTS: APPROACHES AND RESOURCES; Chapter 6 EXEMPLARY PRACTICES FOR UNDECIDED STUDENTS; Appendix ACADEMIC AND CAREER INTERNET RESOURCES; NAME INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-398-09068-8