Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD609

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Course Code
RPD609
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the needs and problems of university students.
  2. Know the historical background of university counseling centers in Turkey and in the world.
  3. Understand university centers operational features in Turkey and in World.
  4. Understand tasks and responsibilities of university counseling center staff in Turkey and in World.
  5. Prepare psychological counseling plan for university students.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe courses focuses on the problems and needs of university students in Turkey and the World, historical development and processes of psychological counseling and guidance services, and tasks/responsibilities of employees in charge in psychological counseling and guidance instutions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Discussion of the Course?s Goals and Objectives
2nd Week The Context of Counseling in the University
3rd Week Changing Roles and Responsibilities in Counseling in the University
4th Week Professional Development and Professional Needs
5th Week Historical Transformation of the University Student Profile
6th Week Basic Counseling Needs of University Students
7th Week International Students and Counseling Needs
8th Week Midterm Exam Week
9th Week Lifelong Career Counseling
10th Week Multicultural University Counseling
11th Week Ethical Rules in University Counseling Services
12th Week University Counselors and Future Directions
13th Week Well-Being of University Counselors
14th Week Review of Local University Counseling Centers
15th Week Finals Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Davis, D. C. & Humprey, K. M. (2000). College Counseling: Issues and Strategies for a New Millennium. ACA American Counseling Association. USA
2. Demirli Yıldız, A. (2018). Erken dönem uyum bozucu şemalar ve yalnızlığın üniversite uyum düzeyi ile ilişkisi. Türk Psikoloji Dergisi, 33 (81), 82-94.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 3 100
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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 20 40
Take-home 1 20 20
Article 2 3 6
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 10 3 30
Total Work Load192
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.4
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X
K2
K3 X X X
K4 X X X
K5 X X X X
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