The Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR) program at Düzce University offers a comprehensive education aimed at enhancing students' abilities to understand, support, guide, and provide psychological assistance to individuals and communities. This program focuses on the needs of both individuals and society, equipping students with a solid foundation through theoretical courses as well as practical training opportunities. Through a combination of academic studies and hands-on practice, students graduate fully prepared to face any situations they may encounter in their professional careers. Our program strives to cultivate ethical, socially responsive, and highly skilled psychological counselors.
The aim of this program is to train psychological counseling and guidance specialists who possess deep and comprehensive knowledge and skills in subfields such as education, mental health, family therapy, and student personality services. Graduates are expected to demonstrate respect, curiosity, and understanding toward individual and societal differences, integrate their professional and personal development, and work flexibly and empathetically with various segments of society. They will also exhibit strong teamwork skills, take responsibility for advancing the field of psychological counseling and guidance, actively participate in the knowledge society, adapt to changing social conditions, and uphold both the scientific and professional ethics required by democracy and human rights.
The program aims to equip students with competencies in several key areas: understanding fundamental concepts, theories, and approaches in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR); applying theoretical knowledge, principles, and techniques gained in PDR across diverse fields such as education, healthcare, justice, and industry; adopting humanistic values while providing PDR services and developing a positive attitude toward lifelong learning; and embracing an approach aligned with democracy, human rights, and ethical values.
Master Degree
Master’s Degree - Specialization
Specialist Psychological Counselor
Accepted Undergraduate Programs for Application: Candidates holding at least a 4-year undergraduate degree in Guidance and Psychological Counseling are eligible to apply.
Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 2.50
Minimum ALES Score: 55 (x) EA ( ) Verbal ( ) Quantitative
Complete 120 ECTS credits, with 60 ECTS for the coursework period and 60 ECTS for the thesis period.
Complete and successfully defend the Master's thesis within the specified timeframe.
Publish at least one academic paper related to the thesis before the defense.
Students enrolled at Düzce University may be exempt from certain courses under specific regulations. If the content of a course taken at another institution matches the content of a course offered at Düzce University and is approved by the relevant faculty/institute/school board, the student may be exempt from that course.
Recognition of Overseas Education
Academic terms and courses of students who study as exchange students at our partner universities abroad for one or two semesters and return are recognized by Düzce University.
Students selected to participate in Student Mobility for Studies under the ERASMUS program are required to prepare a learning agreement with their respective ERASMUS Unit Coordinators before the start of the mobility period. This learning agreement specifies the courses and ECTS credits the student will take at the partner university.
Additionally, students must prepare a Recognition Sheet, indicating the equivalent courses at Düzce University for the courses they will take abroad, to establish the credit transfer process.
At the end of the exchange period, the courses taken by the student abroad are recorded in their transcripts with original course codes, titles, ECTS credits, and grades. Alongside these courses, the abbreviation “ET” is included on official transcripts, indicating “course taken at a foreign university within the scope of the ERASMUS Program and cooperation agreements.”
The Guidance and Psychological Counseling program offers a comprehensive education aimed at equipping students with a solid foundation in psychological counseling and guidance. The program is designed to help students gain theoretical knowledge in the field, as well as develop practical skills in individual and group counseling. Our curriculum, enriched with both theoretical courses and hands-on training, not only enhances students' professional competencies but also instills values such as ethics, empathy, and social responsibility. The program aims to enable students to effectively apply their knowledge and skills in both their academic pursuits and professional environments, including education, healthcare, and social services. Our graduates are prepared to enter professional life as competent psychological counselors who are responsive to the changing psychological needs of society, committed to ethical principles, and equipped with the necessary expertise.
| No | Program Requirements |
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| 1 | Gaining in-depth knowledge of psychological counseling theories, models, and approaches. |
| 2 | Analyzing and critically interpreting and synthesizing the theoretical knowledge base in the field of psychological counseling and guidance. |
| 3 | Possessing cognitive competence, affective qualities, and behavioral skills in scientific methods and techniques; designing and conducting independent research; and reporting results. |
| 4 | Demonstrating commitment to ethical principles and legal requirements in psychological counseling. |
| 5 | Initiating, maintaining, and concluding individual and group counseling skills at a professional level. |
| 6 | Formulating client issues and selecting appropriate counseling skills and interventions. |
| 7 | Conducting individual assessment and psychological evaluation processes effectively |
| 8 | Developing and implementing counseling and guidance programs suited to the local conditions of the institution and community served. |
| 9 | Collaborating with other mental health fields and stakeholders to improve the living conditions of individuals served. |
| 10 | Working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and being sensitive to cultural diversity. |
| 11 | Exhibiting a positive attitude toward lifelong learning in both personal and professional life and keeping professional knowledge and skills current. |
| 12 | Demonstrating leadership in the administration of counseling and guidance services and developing competencies in project management. |
| 13 | Designing and supporting projects and activities related to the field within a framework of social responsibility. |
| 14 | Examining and enhancing social relationships in the professional environment, along with the norms that govern these relationships, from multiple perspectives. |
| 15 | Psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik alanında hizmet sunarken güncel ihtiyaç ve problemlerin belirlenmesi, tanımlanması ve çözülmesine ilişkin araştırma projeleri hazırlayıp yürütmek ve sonuçları raporlamak. |
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Most graduates of the program work as “psychological counselors” in Guidance and Research Centers and in primary and secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Additionally, they have employment opportunities as academics in universities, in university counseling centers, private psychological counseling centers, and in counseling units within the Turkish Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies. They may also find positions in family and juvenile courts, as well as in various healthcare and industrial organizations and institutions.
Candidates who successfully complete their Master’s education may apply to national and international doctoral programs in their field or related fields.
To graduate from the Master’s Program in Guidance and Psychological Counseling, students are required to complete four compulsory courses, four elective courses, and successfully defend their Master’s thesis. The standard program duration is two years, with an additional one-year extension option available.
The criteria specified in the Düzce University Graduate Education and Training Regulations will be applied for this matter. Click here for the regulations.
Complete 120 ECTS credits, with 60 ECTS allocated to the coursework period and 60 ECTS to the thesis period.
Complete the Master's thesis within the specified timeframe and successfully defend it.
Publish at least one academic paper related to the thesis before the defense.
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