Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

GKE103

CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Code
GKE103
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the concept of career, career planning and its stages.
  2. Knows career strategies and career planning models
  3. Explores career options
  4. Examines the types of resumes and can create a resume
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionThe main objectives of the course are to provide them with the opportunity to learn career development theories by providing them with a general introduction to career issues. To raise their level of awareness about career planning processes and to provide them with the opportunity to encounter appropriate role models related to career opportunities in the field of counseling and counseling and to provide them with the opportunity to realize their own career planning in a healthy way.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1.Introduction, Aims and Objectives of the Course, Determining the groups, informing the groups about the poster presentation weeks, distributing the topics
2nd Week 2.Career Planning Process Stages and Portfolio Preparation, Research on Career Opportunities in Guidance and Psychological Counseling
3rd Week 3.Developing Career Skills, Setting Career Goals
4th Week 4.Self-recognition in Career Planning Process, What are interests, abilities, professional values (enabling them to learn career characteristics such as interests, abilities, values, etc.), Career Wheel Application
5th Week 5.Self-awareness in Career Planning Process (Personal SWOT analysis) Necessary competencies, acquiring new skills, establishing communication and relationship with experienced people
6th Week 6.Having Knowledge about Career Opportunities in the Process of Achieving Career Goals,
7th Week 7.Obtaining information about Student Exchange Programs, Voluntary Internship Opportunities
8th Week 8.Information about University Societies and Social Studies, Undergraduate and Graduate Education Opportunities (double major, minor, etc.)
9th Week 9. Study Abroad Opportunities, Community Service Activities - Getting information about NGOs
10th Week 10. Gaining information about Art, Culture and Places to Visit in Ankara, Faculty, University and Non-University Scientific Activities
11th Week 11. To gain knowledge about the fields and studies that will contribute to the development of a counselor outside the field of counseling (books to be read, trainings, courses, foundations for interdisciplinary fields of study, etc.)
12th Week 12.To learn about certificates and training opportunities that can be taken at undergraduate level and after graduation
13th Week 13.Working Areas of Psychological Counselors, Sectors
14th Week 14. CV Preparation and Business Letter, Cover Letter, Letter of Reference
15th Week 15. Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Öztemel, K. (2019). Kariyer Planlama ve Geliştirme. Pegem Akademi.
2. Mecek, M., Akif Çakırer, M., & Kocakula, Ö. (2021). Kariyer Planlama ve Yönetimi: Meslek Adayları için Yol Rehberi. Nobel Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Practice
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 30
Project 1 60
Attendance 1 10
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 5 70
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 14 4 56
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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