Curriculum Evaluation of Guidance and Counseling Study Program Based on the Needs of the 21st Century Work World

The curriculum of the Guidance and Counseling (GC) study program in higher education plays a strategic role in shaping graduates who are competent, adaptive, and relevant to the needs of the 21st-century workforce. The era of digital disruption, the complexity of psychosocial issues, and the demand for technological literacy and interpersonal skills require a more responsive curriculum transformation. This study aims to evaluate the alignment of undergraduate GC curricula in Indonesia with 21st-century competency needs through a literature review approach. Data were collected from scientific journals, educational policy documents, and GC curricula from various universities. The review results show that although the curriculum includes the fundamentals of counseling competencies, it still lacks in the development of soft skills, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary approaches. This study recommends strengthening curricula based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE), integrating the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, and enhancing collaboration with industry and social services. This review is expected to serve as a reference for the development of an adaptive and contextual GC curriculum.