Values in Contemporary Careers: From Theory to Practice

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Humanities
    Domain Psychology
    Code UE-L25.01366
    Languages English
    Type of lesson Seminar
    Level Master
    Semester AS-2025

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Monday 15:15 - 17:00, Hebdomadaire, PER 21, Room B207 (Autumn semester)

    Teaching

    Responsibles
    • Abessolo Marc
    Teachers
    • Abessolo Marc
    Description

    This course is aimed at master’s students in psychology who wish to develop a deep understanding of the role of values in career development and counseling. The course explores how values shape career paths, decision-making, and professional identity. Students will examine key theoretical perspectives and empirical research on work and life values, and will learn to integrate these insights into effective counseling practices.

    Special emphasis will be placed on the use of values assessment tools and interventions in career counseling. Through individual and team-based exercises, students will apply these tools to analyze real-world career issues, develop values-informed counseling strategies, and practice effective problem-solving. The course also fosters critical thinking and effective communication, preparing students to address contemporary career-related challenges in a client-centered and values-based manner.

    In sum, by combining theory and practice, this course equips future psychology professionals with the necessary insights and tools to help individuals align their professional lives with their core values, thereby enhancing personal fulfillment and career satisfaction.

    Training objectives

    Specific objectives

    • Understand the major concepts, theoretical models, and empirical findings related to work and life values.
    • Apply values-based approaches in career guidance and counseling.
    • Use values assessment tools in individual and group counseling settings.
    • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address career-related issues.
    • Communicate effectively in written formats and team-based activities.
    Condition of access

    The course/seminar is directed primarily toward graduate students who are interested in developing their ideas and understanding on the important role that values plays in the lives of individuals and especially in their careers and use their knowledge to address contemporary career-related issues through personal and team works.

    Softskills No
    Off field No
    BeNeFri No
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop No

    Documents

    Bibliography

    All of the information and documentation will be posted on Moodle, and the Moodle key will be provided during the first class.

  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    22.09.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    29.09.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    06.10.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    13.10.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    20.10.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    27.10.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    03.11.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    10.11.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    17.11.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    24.11.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    01.12.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
    15.12.2025 15:15 - 17:00 Cours PER 21, Room B207
  • Assessments methods

    Continuous evaluation and written exam - AS-2025, Session d'hiver 2026

    Assessments methods By rating, By success/failure
    Descriptions of Exams

    Contrôle continu noté: QCM (50%) / Analyse de cas (50%)

    Continuous evaluation and written exam - SS-2026, Session d'été 2026

    Assessments methods By rating, By success/failure
    Descriptions of Exams

    Contrôle continu noté: QCM (50%) / Analyse de cas (50%)

    Continuous evaluation and written exam - SS-2026, Autumn Session 2026

    Assessments methods By rating, By success/failure
    Descriptions of Exams

    Contrôle continu noté: QCM (50%) / Analyse de cas (50%)

    Continuous evaluation and written exam - AS-2026, Session d'hiver 2027

    Assessments methods By rating, By success/failure
    Descriptions of Exams

    Contrôle continu noté: QCM (50%) / Analyse de cas (50%)

  • Assignment
    Valid for the following curricula:
    Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA21_MA_PS_fr_de_bil_v01
    Option Cognitive Neuroscience > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »
    Option Developmental & School Psychology > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »
    Option Clinical Psychology & Health Psychology > 1 module à choix > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »
    Option Work Psychology & Health Psychology > Psychologie du Travail et des « Human Factors »
    Option Work Psychology & Health Psychology > Occupational Health Psychology

    Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA22_MA_PS_fr_de_bil_v01
    Option Work Psychology & Health Psychology > Psychologie du Travail et des « Human Factors »
    Option Work Psychology & Health Psychology > Occupational Health Psychology
    Option Cognitive Neuroscience > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »
    Option Clinical Psychology & Health Psychology > 1 module à choix > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »
    Option Developmental & School Psychology > « Occupational Health Psychology » et « Human Factors »

    Psychology 90 [MA]
    Version: SA21_MA_PA_fr_de_bil_v01
    Options > Work & Organisational Psychology > Occupational Health Psychology
    Options > Work & Organisational Psychology > Psychologie du Travail et des « Human Factors »

    Psychology 90 [MA]
    Version: SA22_MA_PA_fr_de_bil_v01
    Options > Work & Organisational Psychology > Psychologie du Travail et des « Human Factors »
    Options > Work & Organisational Psychology > Occupational Health Psychology

    Work and Health Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA25_MA_PS_fr_de_bil_v01
    Occupational health psychology & human factors

    Work and Organisation Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA25_MA_PS_en_v01
    Human factors
    Occupational health psychology