RPDZ305

Course Title Course Code Program Level
Psychological Counseling Principles and Techniques RPDZ305 Psychological Counseling and Guidance B.A. / B.Sc.

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
05
(Fall)		 42 90 132 3 4

Teaching Staff Öğr. Gör. Neslihan Salman
Language of Instruction Türkçe (Turkish)
Type Of Course Compulsory
Prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Component
Course Objectives
Course Content Objectives of the course are to get students gain knowledge and skills on preparation, constitution and termination of the counseling process
Learning Outcomes (LO) The students who attended the course and were successful at the end of the semester will acquire the following; 1. To know the steps of counseling 2. To know how to build rapport with the client 3. To be able to evaluate the client's problems 4. To be able to create a purpose in counseling 5. To determine a strategy 6. To know the interventions related to feelings 7. To know cognitive interventions 8. To know behavioral interventions 9. To know the skills of termination
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Knowing yourself as a psychological counselor
3. Week Psychological counseling steps and skills
4. Week Establishing the first relationship and communication with the client
5. Week Evaluating the client's problems
6. Week Creating a goal in counseling
7. Week Determining strategy and choosing interventions
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Determining strategy and choosing interventions
10. Week Determining strategy and choosing interventions
11. Week Interventions related to emotions
12. Week Cognitive Interventions
13. Week behavioral interventions
14. Week
Assessment
  Percentage(%)
Mid-term (%) 40
Quizes (%)
Homeworks/Term papers (%)
Practice (%)
Labs (%)
Projects/Field Work (%)
Seminars/Workshops (%)
Final (%) 60
Other (%)
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References Harold Hackney, Sherry , Cormier. ( 2008 ) Psikolojik Danısma Đlke ve Teknikleri : Psikolojik Yardım Süreci El Kitabı. ( Tuncay Ergene Seher Aydemir Sevim Çev. ) Ankara : Mentis Yayıncılık.
Work Placement(s)
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)

learning outcomes

Program Qualifications:

PQ1

PQ2

PQ3

PQ4

PQ5

PQ6

PQ7

PQ8

PQ9

PQ10

PQ11

PQ12

PQ13

PQ14

PQ15 

LO1

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

2

1

1

5

5

4

LO2

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

2

1

1

5

5

4

LO3

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO4

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO5

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO6

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO7

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO8

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

LO9

5

5

3

3

3

2

3

5

1

4

1

1

5

5

4

* Katkı Düzeyi:       1 Çok düşük     2 Düşük     3 Orta     4 Yüksek     5 Çok yüksek

Program Qualifications:

Students graduating from our Guidance and Psychological Counseling undergraduate program;

1. Basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance; psychological counseling theories regarding personality, development and different areas of expertise; Explains the basic principles and techniques.

2. Behavior, cognition and emotions of people and society; It provides philosophical, sociological, psychological and educational explanations.

3. Distinguishes individuals with normal and abnormal behavior or individuals with special needs.

4. Based on career development theories, decision-making models and labor market conditions, it provides services that will make it easier for individuals to know and understand themselves and make appropriate decisions during their career development process.

5. Internalizes the professional values, ethical principles, ethical codes and rules required by the field; adheres to them in his professional practice; solves ethical dilemma.

6. Applies the skills of the field in a range ranging from orientation to vocational guidance and from educational guidance to basic psychological counseling skills by adapting them to the individuals and conditions they serve.

7. Using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, he provides educational services to his stakeholders (families, teachers, etc.) and the society in the context in which he works.

8. Effective communication and psychological counseling skills; It carries out individual and group psychological counseling services by applying a scientific and evidence-based theoretical approach.

9. In addition to their professional development, they constantly improve themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities.

10. Uses test and non-test individual recognition techniques effectively; prepares guidance programs as needed; Plans, implements and evaluates personal-social, educational and vocational guidance activities.

11. By following the steps of scientific research, one can plan and carry out a research in his/her field under expert supervision, perform simple statistical analyzes and report the results.

12. Can use information and communication technologies (MS Office, SPSS, scientific databases, etc.) at basic-intermediate level that will contribute to his personal and professional quality; Can communicate in written and verbal English at B1 level.

13. Stays true to communicating sincerely with empathetic understanding, unconditional positive acceptance, in both personal and professional life; He strives towards being multicultural and self-actualizing.

14. Considering the well-being and well-being of the individual; It provides preventive mental health services at primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels.

15. Applies guidance services such as getting to know the individual, collecting and disseminating information, placement, monitoring, orientation, research-evaluation and environmental relations in an integrated manner in the institutions where he/she works.