Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

PDR321

ONLINE SERVICES IN COUNSELING

Course Code
PDR321
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify the critical elements of the online counseling process
  2. List the ethical and legal issues required for effective counseling services on online platforms
  3. Gain experience in adapting to online environments
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionOnline Services in Counseling will cover the delivery and management of mental health counseling services through online platforms. This course provides counselors with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively with clients through online platforms. Course content includes ethical principles, legal requirements, counseling skills and tools, confidentiality, and security for online psychological counseling services. In addition, the benefits, drawbacks, and limitations of online psychological counseling are explored. The goal of this course is to provide students with knowledge of online psychological counseling services and to acquire competencies in the field.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction, Student Responsibilities
2nd Week Introduction to Online Counseling
3rd Week New Perspectives in Counseling
4th Week Counselor Competence in Online Counseling
5th Week The Therapeutic Relationship in Online Counseling
6th Week Online Group Works
7th Week Online Group Works
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Artificial Intelligence Applications and Counseling
10th Week Use of Test and Non-Test Techniques in Online Counseling
11th Week Use of Test and Non-Test Techniques in Online Counseling
12th Week Ethical Issues in Online Counseling
13th Week Closer Examination of Online Counseling Practices
14th Week Closer Examination of Online Counseling Practices
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingÖzyiğit, M. K., & Atik, Z. E. (2021). Covid-19 sürecinde psikolojik danışma ve süpervizyon:# evdekal deneyimi. Başkent University Journal of Education, 8(1), 253-274.
Zeren, Ş. G. (2020). Psikolojik danışmada yeni açılımlar ve çevrimiçi psikolojik danışma: Uygulayıcılar için el kitabı. Anı Yayıncılık.
Zeren, Ş. G., & Bulut, E. (2018). Çevrimiçi psikolojik danışmada etik ve standartlar: Bir model önerisi. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 8(49), 63-80.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 40
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 16 3 48
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 3 6
Performance Practice 1 10 10
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K5
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