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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR. | |
| Code | PDRZ317 |
| Name | Psychological Counseling Theories I |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATOŞ BULUT ATEŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental theories in the field of psychological counseling and to enhance students’ theoretical knowledge. The course aims to help students understand the core concepts, perspectives on human nature, and the implications of these theories for the counseling process, as well as to develop their ability to compare different theoretical approaches and apply theoretical knowledge in counseling practice.
Course Content
This course aims to introduce the fundamental theoretical approaches in the field of psychological counseling. Traditional theories such as Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Jung's analytical psychology, Adler's individual psychology, and transactional analysis will be explored in terms of their key concepts, perspectives on human nature, and implications for the counseling process. The strengths and limitations of these theories will be discussed, along with their contributions to counseling practice.
Course Precondition
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Resources
Corey, G. (2016). Psikolojik danışma, psikoterapi kuram ve uygulamaları (T. Ergene, Çev. Ed.). Mentis Yayıncılık.
Notes
Sharf, R. S. (2021). Psikoterapi ve danışma kuramları (M. A. Dağ, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the fundamental theories in the field of psychological counseling |
| LO02 | Explains the basic concepts and principles of traditional theories |
| LO03 | Discusses the perspectives of the theories on human nature and their impact on the counseling process. |
| LO04 | Compares the strengths and limitations of different psychological counseling theories. |
| LO05 | Develops the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the counseling process. |
| LO06 | Evaluates the ethical and cultural applications of the theories. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains career development and career choice process | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods and techniques. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains classroom and behavior management approaches. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career. | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops insight and is open to learning and development. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shows empathy and care towards people. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. | 2 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction: objectives, scope, and structure. | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Historical development of counseling theories | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Psychoanalytic theory: Freud’s view of human nature, key concepts | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Psychoanalytic theory in the counseling process, | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Analytical psychology: Jung’s view of human nature | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Analytical psychology in the counseling process | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Individual psychology: Adler’s key concepts | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam from relevant sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Individual psychology in counseling | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Transactional analysis: basic theoretical principles | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | The counseling process in transactional analysis | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Case analysis with theories - 1 | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Case analysis with theories - 2 | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Case analysis with theories - 3 | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General review and end-of-term evaluation | Preliminary reading from relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam from relevant sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam from relevant sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Final Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 93 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,72 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||