Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Psychological Counseling Theories RPD307 5. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğba Seda ÇOLAK TURAN
Instructors Tuğba Seda ÇOLAK TURAN
Assistants
Goals Learning theories in counseling and techniques in these theories
Course Content Conditions in which theories in counseling emerged, general view to human nature, basic concepts and principles, therapeutic goals, roles of counselor and client, techniques in counseling
Learning Outcomes - Know the theories in counseling
- Choose the theory fit
- Know the differences of theories
- Know the roles and responsibilities assigned by theories to the counselor
- Know the techniques and apply when needed
- know the advantages and disadvantage iof theories
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction: Scope, the importance, and responsibilities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Introduction to theories: What is a theory, effective counselor characteristics, differences of theories Preparation, After Class Study Research
3. Week Psychoanalytic theory Preparation, After Class Study Research
4. Week Individual psychology Preparation, After Class Study Research
5. Week Existential Psychology Preparation, After Class Study Research
6. Week logotherapy Preparation, After Class Study Research
7. Week midterm Course Hours
8. Week Person-centered approach Preparation, After Class Study Research
9. Week Gestalt approach Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours
10. Week Behavioral approach in psychotherapy Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
11. Week Cognitive behavioral approach Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
12. Week Cognitive behavioral approach Preparation, After Class Study Research
13. Week Post-Modern Approaches Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Course Hours
14. Week Post-Modern Approaches Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities
15. Week final Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Corey, G. (2009). Psikolojik Danışma Kuramları. Ankara: Mentis yay.
Karahan, T.F. ve Sardoğan, M.E. (2004).Psikolojik Danışma ve Psikoterapide Kuramlar. Samsun: Deniz Kültür
Murdock, N. L. (2016). Psikolojik Danışma ve Psikoterapi Kuramları. Ankara: Nobel yay
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 -
PY8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 -
PY10 4 10 0 0 0 6 6 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 12 2 24
Preparation, After Class Study 7 1 7
Research 3 2 6
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 1 6 6
Practice 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0