Jones, Christopher, II2013-01-102013-01-102012-12Jones, C. (2012). A model for career centers to support student career development: A delivery tool for modern career centers. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.https://hdl.handle.net/10877/4461An Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University-San Marcos, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration, Fall 2012.Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop an ideal career center model that supports student career development and can be used by all career center directors. Methods: An electronic survey was sent to 112 career center professionals to determine if the preliminary model was sound. Frequency distribution was used to present responses to the questions. Open-ended recommendations were also solicited to provide input in creating the revised model. Conclusion: The existing model was affirmed by career center professionals, and no changes or additions were needed. The resulting model consists of the following career development themes: career counseling, experiential learning, and employer connections.Text64 pages1 file (.pdf)encareer centerscareer servicesstudent career developmentcareer development theoryexperiential learningcareer counselingcareer connectionsPublic AdministrationApplied Research Project