Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling Practices
Course Code: IFC513
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the principles of ethics, ethical responsibilities, and solutions to problems of ethics.

Course Content

The duties and responsibilities of the family counselors, the ethical rules of the profession and the ethical problems, the major problems of the profession in our country and the solution proposals.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the ethical principles of family therapy.
2.To know the effects of ethical values on application .
3.To learn the importance of professional consultation.
4.To show sensitivity to common ethical issues.
5.To know the prevention for unethical behaviors.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Korkut, Y. (2014). Psikologlar için etik öğretim el kitabı. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ethics in family therapy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Legal problems in family therapy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Professional topics in family therapy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effect of values on ethical practices
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effect of values on ethical practices
Week 6 - Theoretical
Common ethical issues
Week 7 - Theoretical
Common ethical issues
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Preventions for unethical behaviors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preventions for unethical behaviors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Legal system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of Law
Week 13 - Theoretical
Legal aspects for family therapists
Week 14 - Theoretical
Professional issues in family therapy
Week 15 - Theoretical
Professional issues in family therapy
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026