GPC438 PRACTICUM IN GROUP COUNSELING
| Course Code: | 3780438 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (2.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to help students to comprehend counseling process and gain counseling skills under supervision by conducting counseling with real clients.
Course Content
Application of different techniques used in group counseling. Practicing group process and different stages of group counseling.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Comprehend the group counseling process and its stages Lead a group in supervised situation and use counseling skills effectively
2. Attend and participate actively in the encounter group experience as a group member for a personal growth/interpersonal process
3. Evaluate his/her self as a group counselor candidate in terms of strengths and areas to develop Behave ethically in group counseling practicum
4. Comprehend the function of supervision and the role-responsibilities of his/her self as a counselor candidate in counseling practicum process and use supervision effectively in counseling practicum
5. Be willing to conduct counseling and appreciate the importance of group counseling process
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Have updated knowledge regarding basic theories and approaches of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Know the necessary theories, and own the knowledge and skills to conduct individual, group and career counseling | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Effectively serve for the students' educational, social/individual and vocational guidance needs as a school counselor in the educational system | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are sensitive about the cultural differences in counseling practices | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Follow national and international publications and developments in the field of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Follow and use the technological innovations which the field of psychological counseling and guidance requires | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Know the main curriculum development approaches and procedures, and develop proposals about practices in different fields | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Choose and practice the measurement and evaluation tools in the field by evaluating their validity and reliability; and report the results by truly interpreting with an ethical sense and responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Have the knowledge and implication skills about main research methods | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Effectively use the statistical programs in the field, accurately use, interpret and report the statistical procedures | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Practice activities such as giving seminars and trainings related to their field | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Adhere to and practice the ethical values and principles in their social lives and professional activities (research, practice) | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Have effective communication skills in English and Turkish (listening, speaking, writing and reading) and effectively communicate with experts in the field, institutions, organizations and colleagues by using these skills | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Produce practical solutions to the social problems by considering conditions and cultural differences | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Adopt an advocate role in professional topics | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution