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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE PR. | |
| Code | PDRS407 |
| Name | Psychological Counseling and Guidance in Higher Education |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sümbül YALNIZCA YILDIRIM |
| 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 enable counselor candidates to understand psychological counseling and guidance services provided in higher education institutions, recognize the developmental characteristics and needs of university students, and develop preventive, developmental, and intervention-oriented counseling services suitable for higher education settings. The course also addresses current psychosocial issues affecting university students, including online relationships, loneliness, dating violence, future uncertainty, and digital burnout.
Course Content
Historical development of psychological counseling and guidance services in higher education; developmental characteristics and needs of university students; adjustment to university life; academic, career, and personal-social guidance services; structure and functioning of university counseling centers; psychological resilience; online relationships and digital communication; loneliness and sense of belonging; dating violence and healthy relationship development; digital burnout; future uncertainty and career anxiety; crisis intervention; preventive mental health services; common psychological problems among university students; ethical principles; inclusive counseling practices; and current counseling models and practices in higher education.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Yeşilyaprak, B — Guidance Services in Education Kuzgun, Y. — Guidance and Psychological Counseling Özgüven, İ. E. — Psychological Counseling and Guidance in Contemporary Education Erkan, S. — Program Development in Psychological Counseling and Guidance Current articles and research studies on psychological counseling and guidance in higher education.
Notes
Current articles and research studies on psychological counseling and guidance in higher education.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain psychological counseling and guidance services in higher education. |
| LO02 | Evaluate the developmental characteristics of university students. |
| LO03 | Analyze the academic, social, and psychological needs of university students. |
| LO04 | Explain contemporary issues such as loneliness, digital burnout, and future anxiety among university students. |
| LO05 | Evaluate the psychosocial effects of online relationships. |
| LO06 | Define dating violence and develop preventive guidance practices. |
| LO07 | Design psychoeducational programs for university students. |
| LO08 | Plan crisis intervention and referral processes in university settings. |
| LO09 | Evaluate the structure and functioning of university counseling centers. |
| LO10 | Apply ethical principles and professional boundaries in higher education settings. |
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 | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains career development and career choice process | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods and techniques. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops insight and is open to learning and development. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shows empathy and care towards people. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. | |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scope, basic concepts, and functions of counseling and guidance in higher education | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Historical development of counseling services in higher education in Türkiye and worldwide | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Developmental characteristics and psychosocial needs of university students | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Adjustment to university life, belongingness, loneliness, and student well-being | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Academic guidance, learning support, and future uncertainty | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Stress, anxiety, coping skills, and psychological resilience among university students | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Career counseling, employability, and career anxiety | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Online relationships, social media use, and digital communication | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Digital burnout, technology-related stress, and healthy digital habits | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim |
| 11 | Dating violence, consent, healthy relationships, and interpersonal boundaries | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Common psychological problems among university students | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Crisis intervention, suicide risk, referral systems, and campus mental health services | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Ethics, multicultural sensitivity, and inclusive counseling practices in higher education | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Psychoeducational program presentations, course evaluation, and general review | Reading the relevant section in the course notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the relevant sections in the course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the relevant sections in the course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 96 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,84 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||