Bachelor's Degree Level; Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NQF-HETR) Level 6 and Framework of Qualifications for the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) Level 1 (First Cycle).
Student admission to the program is conducted through central placement based on the Equal Weight (EA) score type results of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) administered by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM). International student admissions are carried out on the dates specified in the academic calendar within the framework of the provisions of the 'Düzce University Directive on the Admission and Registration of International Students'. The admission of candidates wishing to transfer from other higher education institutions (horizontal transfer) or those to be placed via the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) is conducted according to the 'Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions'. Exemption and adaptation procedures for courses taken previously at another higher education institution are carried out by the decision of the relevant administrative board in accordance with the 'Düzce University Directive on Course Exemption and Adaptation Procedures'.
The Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program encompasses a four-year educational process aimed at training expert professionals to conduct counseling services in educational, health, and industrial institutions. The curriculum offers a balanced distribution among field-specific knowledge, pedagogical formation, and general education modules, with a course load of approximately 70% compulsory and 30% elective courses. Integrating theoretical knowledge with practical components in a modular structure, the program prepares graduates for full competence in both professional practice and graduate studies, aligned with ECTS-based credit systems and TQF-HE Level 6 qualifications.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explains the basic concepts and principles related to the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance |
| 2 | Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance. |
| 3 | Understand the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) system and the roles and duties related to guidance and counseling services within this system. |
| 4 | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of counseling and guidance by adapting it to the needs of the institution (education, health, industry, justice, family counseling centers, employment offices, etc.). |
| 5 | Adopts professional values and ethical principles required by the field of counseling and guidance and exhibits appropriate attitudes and behaviors. |
| 6 | Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices. |
| 7 | Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly. |
| 8 | Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics. |
| 9 | Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process. |
| 10 | Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles. |
| 11 | Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students. |
| 12 | Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values. |
| 13 | Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues. |
| 14 | Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen. |
| 15 | Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility. |
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Theoretical | Practical | Conceptual / Cognitive | Practical | Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | Learning Competence | Communication and Social Competence | Field-Specific Competence | |||
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PA-11 | X | X | X | X | ||||||
PA-12 | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
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PA-15 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Graduates of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program possess a wide range of employment opportunities in both public and private sectors in line with their professional competencies. Graduates can serve as psychological counselors in schools and Counseling and Research Centers (RAM) affiliated with the Ministry of National Education (MEB), units within the Ministry of Family and Social Services, projects of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and family and juvenile courts under the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, they can work as specialists in university counseling centers or as academic staff in higher education institutions. Furthermore, they can provide professional psychological services in the Turkish Armed Forces, police departments, healthcare organizations, human resources departments of industrial enterprises, and private counseling centers.
The Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program has an academic structure spread over eight semesters, consisting of a total of 242 ECTS. The curriculum is designed with a balance of approximately 70% compulsory and 30% elective course load. In accordance with the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) teacher training standards, the modular structure of the program consists of 45% Field Education (AE), 35% Pedagogical Formation (MB), and 20% General Education (GK) courses. The 'Practicum in Guidance and Psychological Counseling I and II' processes, which are the practical components of the program, represent approximately 5% of the total graduation credits (12-15 ECTS) and ensure that theoretical knowledge is transformed into professional experience within school and institutional environments. The distribution of courses across semesters is constructed with a pedagogical sequence where basic concepts transition to complex ones and prerequisite competencies follow each other.
In order to graduate from the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Undergraduate Program, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum (totaling 242 ECTS) and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.50 out of 4.00. For graduation, successful completion of the 'Practicum in Guidance and Psychological Counseling I and II' processes, which are the practical components of the program, is mandatory. To be eligible for graduation, students must have no failed courses on their transcripts with grades of FF, FD, or DVZ (Non-attendance). Students who have fulfilled all course requirements but remain below the CGPA threshold may retake courses they have already passed in order to increase their average.
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