Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Group Counseling RPD306 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Abdi GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills in basic group processes, group dynamics and group development, group leadership and leadership styles, types of group counseling, group counseling theories and group counseling methods, skills and group approaches. It is also aimed that students gain knowledge and skills in the application of developmentally appropriate interventions in different group settings.
Course Content This course is designed to help students understand group counseling, theories of group counseling and different group processes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts of group counseling
2 Understands the dynamics of group and group counseling
3 Understands therapeutic factors in group counseling setting
4 Understands the process and stages of group counseling
5 Knows the techniques that can be used in group counseling
6 Understands the benefits and limitations of group counseling
7 Understands ethical principles for group counseling
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course introduction, review of the course syllabus Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Nature and structure of the group Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Group types Dynamics of group counseling and therapeutic factors Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Leadership in group counseling Research, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Initial stage in group counseling Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Transition phase in group counseling Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Action phase in group counseling Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Termination phase in group counseling Research, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Difficult members in the group and how to deal with them Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Theoretical approaches in group counseling Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week Activities in group counseling Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Ethics in group counseling Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
14. Week Review and Evaluation Research, Preparation, After Class Study
*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 4 0 4 6 0 0 0
PY7 4 0 4 4 0 0 0
PY8 6 0 8 0 18 0 0
PY9 4 6 6 6 3 0 0
PY10 5 0 7 0 9 0 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Demir, A. & Koydemir, S. (2022). Grupla psikolojik danışma (13. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Yalom, I. D. (2012). Grup psikoterapisinin teori ve pratiği (2. Baskı).
  • Voltan Acar, N. (2012). Grupla Psikolojik Danışma İlke ve Teknikleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi (Geliştirilmiş 9. Baskı)
  • Voltan Acar, N. (2012). Grupla Psikolojik Danışmada Alıştırmalar-Deneyler. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi (Geliştirilmiş 4. Bask
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 2.5 2.5
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 3 30
Research 3 2.5 7.5
Other Activities 1 3 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10.5 10.5
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0