GPC313 THEORIES OF COUNSELING
| Course Code: | 3780313 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. SELDA KOYDEMİR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will:
- explain traditional and contemporary counseling and psychotherapy theories
- recognize the importance of understanding advantages and disadvantages of various theories
- critically evaluate the existing theories
- discuss and analyze fundamental techniques associated with theoretical models
- explore the importance of linking theory with practice
- demonstrate ethical knowledge as it applies to counseling services
Course Content
Introduction and overview of the counseling theories in terms of the emphasis placed upon the cognitive, affective and behavioral domains. Comparison of basic philosophies, key concepts, goals of counseling; development of relationship between counselor and client; clients and counselors work and techniques of various approaches in counseling.
Course Learning Outcomes
In this course students will learn:
- Major counseling theories used by a variety of mental health practitioners and school counselors. Historical foundations of major counseling theories,
- Application of theories to different settings including multicultural settings,
- Skills and techniques employed by practitioners using those theories, and strengths and weaknesses of theories.
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