A developmental course in Career and Life Planning (CLP) is discussed in terms of the value it can hold for black college students in translating their education into an effective career path. A systematic, group process approach, the CLP is described in relation to the following steps: (1) development of self-awareness; (2) development of a career personality profile; (3) selection of four careers and projection of them into the future; (4) development of a career desires profile; (5) practice of resume writing; (6) practice of employment interviewing; and (7) preparation for continued career growth. (JH)