EDS582 PRINCIPLES &TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING

Course Code:4540582
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Educational Sciences
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP SÜMER
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The students completing this course are expected to:

  • Comprehend process, goals and stages of counseling
  • Develop advanced counseling skills 
  • Comprehend variety of techniques from major approaches 
  • Understand the application of techniques from major approaches for a variety of cultural and ethnic populations
  • Develop an awareness of the professional and ethical codes of conduct

 


Course Content

Understanding counseling as a process, goals of counseling, stages of the counseling process with special reference to the techniques used in each stage. Theories and research findings.


Course Learning Outcomes

The students completing this course are expected to:

  • Explain process, goals and stages of counseling
  • Distinguish different stages of counseling process
  • Formulate advanced counseling skills
  • Formulate case conceptualization 
  • Explain major features of each technique
  • Identify issues related to diversity and ethics that might affect the counseling process