Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles and Techniques of Counseling
Course Code: RPD369
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge on principles of counseling, counseling process, stages of counseling, and basic counseling skills and techniques to help them to understand and use the practices of these skills and techniques.

Course Content

Principles of counseling, counseling process, stages of counseling, basic counseling skills and techniques, sample practices of these skills and techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ali Serdar SAĞKAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To comprehend principles and techniques of counseling learns
2.To learn qualities of effective counselor
3.To improve active listening
4.To improve concretize
5.To improve empathy
6.To improve genuineness
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karahan, F., Sardoğan, M. 2000; Psikolojik Danışma ve Psikoterapide Kuramlar, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara
2.Tan, H. 1990; Psikolojik Yardım İlişkileri Danışma ve Psikoterapi, MEB Yayınları, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Individual techniques of counseling
Week 2 - Theoretical
Qualities of effective counselor
Week 3 - Theoretical
Active listening
Week 4 - Theoretical
Concretize
Week 5 - Theoretical
Empathy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Genuineness
Week 7 - Theoretical
Consistence
Week 8 - Theoretical
Consistence (Mid-Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Respect
Week 10 - Theoretical
Personalization
Week 11 - Theoretical
Transparency
Week 12 - Theoretical
"Here and now" in relationship
Week 13 - Theoretical
Stage Skills
Week 14 - Theoretical
Joining of stages
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026