John L. Holland
John Lewis Holland | |
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| Born | October 21, 1919 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2008 (aged 89) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Ph.D. Psychology, University of Minnesota (1952) B.A. Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha (1942) Omaha Central High School (1938) |
| Occupation(s) | Psychologist, Researcher |
| Employer | Johns Hopkins University (1969–1980) |
| Known for | The Holland Codes (Creator) |
| Notable work | Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Careers The Self Directed Search The Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes |
John Lewis Holland (October 21, 1919 – November 27, 2008) was an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. He was the creator of the career development model, Holland Occupational Themes, commonly known as the Holland Codes.