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Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD601

CONTEMPORARY COUNSELING THEORIES

Course Code
RPD601
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
9
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS9
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Categorize and relate Psychological Counseling Theories according to their historical development.
  2. Explain the philosophy and concepts of psychological counseling theories.
  3. Understand the strengths and limitations of each psychological counseling theory.
  4. Consider each psychological counseling theory with a culture-sensitive perspective.
  5. Understand the contribution of contemporary counseling theories to the field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionMajor theoretical approaches in psychological counseling and integrating these approaches with practice. Introducing the wide variety of perspectives of leading names in the field of psychological counseling.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course, Identification of Requirements for Applications and Process, Roles and Responsibilities of Students
2nd Week Psychoanalytic Theories (Psychoanalysis, Analytical Psychology, Object Relations Theory)
3rd Week Learning Theories: Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
4th Week Learning Theories: Rational, Emotional, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy
5th Week Humanistic Theories: Individual Psychology, Person-Centered Psychology
6th Week Humanistic Theories: Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy
7th Week Postmodern Theories: Feminist Therapy
8th Week Midterm Week
9th Week Postmodern Theories: Narrative Therapy
10th Week Postmodern Theories: Relational Cultural Theory
11th Week Postmodern Theories: Emotion-Focused Therapy
12th Week Postmodern Theories: Attachment Therapy
13th Week Postmodern Theories: Acceptance and Commitment Theory
14th Week Postmodern Theories: Schema Therapy
15th Week Final Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Işık Terzi, Ş. & Ergüner Tekinalp, B. (2013). Psikolojik Danışmada Güncel Kuramlar. Pegem Akademi: Ankara.
2. Corey, G. (1996). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (5th ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
3. Sharf, R.S. (2010) Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling: Concepts and Cases. 5th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, USA.
4. Poyrazli, S. (2003). Validity of Rogerian Therapy in Turkish Culture: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education & Development, 42(1), 107-115. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2164-490X.2003.tb00172.x
5. Türkiye'de Uygulamacıların Gözüyle Psikolojik Danışmada Kültüre Duyarlı Olma-Modern Türkiye'de Batılı Psikolojik Danışma Modelleri
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 2 80
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 3 15 45
Presentation (including preperation) 1 3 3
Article 14 10 140
Preperation for Presentations 1 3 3
Total Work Load275
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.16
ECTS Credit of the Course9
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9 X