Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Family counseling RPD401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Question and answer, lecture
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar ÖZDEMİR YILMAZ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar ÖZDEMİR YILMAZ (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with information about the history of family counseling, its development processes, theories and approaches in family counseling, the philosophy of approaches, the therapy process, principles and techniques.
Course Content Discussion of family counseling theories such as Family Therapy History, Psychodynamic Family Therapy, Intergenerational Family Therapy, Adler Family Therapy.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts of family counseling.
2 Knows the history of family counseling
3 Comprehends the theories of family counseling.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course description, scope, importance, rules and requirements
2. Week Family Therapy History Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Psychodynamic Family Therapy Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
4. Week Psychodynamic Family Therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
5. Week Intergenerational Family Therapy Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Adler Family Therapy Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
7. Week Structural Family Therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Exam
9. Week Strategic-systemic Family Therapy Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
10. Week Experiential Family Therapy Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
11. Week Experiential Family Therapy Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
13. Week Solution Focused Family Therapy Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Narrative Family Therapies Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*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
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.
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.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY4 5 5 6
PY5 9 9 9
PY7 6 7 5
PY8 9 9 9
PY12 5 6 6
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Gehart, D. (2019). Aile Terapisi Yeterliliklerinde Uzmanlaşma
  • Nichols, M. P. (2013). Aile terapisi: Kavramlar ve yöntemler. Kaknüs Yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 13 13
Ders Dışı
Research 1 10 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 5 5
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0