Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD615

MIGRATION AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
RPD615
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. Know the individual and social effects of different migration stories.
  2. Identify risk factors before migration, during migration and post migration.
  3. Learn psychological characteristics of risky immigrant groups such as disabled people, children, unaccompanied minors.
  4. Know immigration difficulties in schools and other public services.
  5. Develop a multicultural psycho-social adjustment program.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBasic concepts and theories in the migration process. Theories? implications for the psychological experiences on people in migration process. Interaction between migrants and inhabitants of the host country. Psychological counseling for people in migration process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction of the Course and Explanation of General Objectives
2nd Week Basic Concepts and Immigration
3rd Week Immigration Status and Its Effects
4th Week Theories of Migration Movement
5th Week Terrorism, Conflict and Migration Trauma
6th Week Special Risk Groups and Protective Interventions
7th Week Special Risk Groups and Protective Interventions
8th Week Visa Week
9th Week Discrimination, Recognition and Exclusion, and Prejudices
10th Week Integration of Immigrants into the Host Society
11th Week Including Immigrant Children in Educational Processes
12th Week Basic Principles and Multicultural Perspective in Psychological Counseling with Immigrants
13th Week Basic Principles and Multicultural Perspective in Psychological Counseling with Immigrants (continued)
14th Week Basic Principles and Multicultural Perspective in Psychological Counseling with Immigrants (continued)
15th Week Final Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Sher, L. ve Vilens, A. (2010). Immigration and mental health: Stress, psychiatric disorders and suicidal behavior among immigrants and refugees. NY: Nova Science Publishers.
2. Simich, L. ve Andermann, L. (2014). Refuge and resilience: Promoting resilience and mental health among resettled refugees and forced migrants. NY: Springer.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • 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
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 3 20 60
Take-home 1 10 10
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 10 3 30
Total Work Load194
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.46
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X X
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