Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Psychological Counseling Skills RPD304 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Abdi GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to teach students to manage the counseling process. In this context, students learn counseling and basic dynamics, the counseling process, goal setting, conceptualization, using techniques based on skills and theoretical basis, intervention determination and evaluation, and termination and monitoring processes in counseling.
Course Content The knowledge and skills necessary for managing sessions in the counseling process, assessing and conceptualizing client problems, creating goals, using advanced counseling skills, selecting strategies and interventions, termination and monitoring, and practices related to the issues addressed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts and dynamics of the psychological counseling process
2 Knows how to start the psychological counseling process
3 Knows the process of goal setting in psychological counseling
4 Knows conceptualization in psychological counseling
5 Knows and selects appropriate techniques
6 Manages the process in psychological counseling
7 Knows the process of termination and monitoring in psychological counseling
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course introduction, review of the course syllabus, Review of counseling skills Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Conditions in psychological counseling Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Therapeutic relationship (therapeutic conditions & using of interviewing skills) Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Therapeutic relationship (common factors theory) Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Stages of the counseling process. Basic concepts Research, Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Pre-interview and start counseling Research, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Introduction to case conceptualization Research, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Formulating case conceptualization Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
10. Week Case conceptualization (according to theories) Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
11. Week Termination in psychological counseling Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Theories and techniques in counseling Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Therapist factor and therapist self-knowledge Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
14. Week General evaluation / Practices / Question-answer Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Explains the basic concepts and principles related to the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 0 8 0 0 0 8 0
PY7 2 2 2 0 6 0 6
PY8 6 8 8 8 8 8 8
PY9 10 10 10 8 8 8 8
PY10 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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  • Egan, G (1975). Psikolojik Danışmaya Giriş: Kişiler arası İlişkiler Kurmada ve Kişisel Yardım Hizmeti Vermede Sistematik Bir Model. (Çevirenler: F. Akkoyun ve arkadaşları).Ankara: Nobel
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ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 2 20
Research 5 4 20
Other Activities 5 2 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 8 8
Homework 1 1 6 6
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0