GPC301 PRACTICUM IN CAREER COUNSELING

Course Code:3780301
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (1.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
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Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

In this class every student will go to school to do career guidance and counseling activities, in the classroom by role playing they will do career counseling, they will do career counseling with college students.For  every of the activities guide will be given. Some tests and nontest techniques will be used in the classroom and experiences will be  shared  and discussed..

 


Course Content

Administering and evaluating instruments used in career counseling; preparing and implementing career development programs; conducting career counseling sessions with individuals and group.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

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1Have updated knowledge regarding basic theories and approaches of psychological counseling and guidance
2Know the necessary theories, and own the knowledge and skills to conduct individual, group and career counseling
3Effectively serve for the students' educational, social/individual and vocational guidance needs as a school counselor in the educational system
4Are sensitive about the cultural differences in counseling practices
5Follow national and international publications and developments in the field of psychological counseling and guidance
6Follow and use the technological innovations which the field of psychological counseling and guidance requires
7Know the main curriculum development approaches and procedures, and develop proposals about practices in different fields
8Choose 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
9Have the knowledge and implication skills about main research methods
10Effectively use the statistical programs in the field, accurately use, interpret and report the statistical procedures
11Practice activities such as giving seminars and trainings related to their field
12Adhere to and practice the ethical values and principles in their social lives and professional activities (research, practice)
13Have 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
14Produce practical solutions to the social problems by considering conditions and cultural differences
15Adopt an advocate role in professional topics

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