DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Guidance and Psychological Counseling

General Description

History

The department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance has offered Master of Science Degree since 1998, and has offered the doctorate degree to 177 students at present.

Qualification Awarded

Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Doctorate Degree

The Master's Degree in Psychological Counseling and Guidance is awarded to the graduates who successfully fullfilled all programme courses and who defend their thesis in front of an academic jury.

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 70 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/IELTS/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70).Transcript.

Only the graduates of PDR master s degree are accepted to enter the examination for the Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree).
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) diploma, minimum score of 70 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, acceptable minimum score of 60 from Foreign Language (German, English, French) Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained from TOEFL/IELTS/etc. or being successful at the foreign language examination of the Institute (minimum score of 70) and being successful at the science examination (interview) of the Institute in the related fields (with a minimum score of 70).
The candidates of third cycle (doctorate degree) ;

The interview grades are calculated according to written exam grades and to the oral exam grades.

Their interview grades are calculated as 60 % of their written exam grade + 40 % their oral exam grades.

Candidates whose interview grades are 70 and above will be considered successfull according to the DEU Graduate School Regulations. Their ALES grades, cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and interviewing grades are calculated as their Evaluation Grades.

Evaluation Grades: % 50 of their ALES grades, % 25 of their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and % 25 of their interview grades.

(The graduation grade is calculated in accordance to total of 100.)

The candidates are listed according to their evaluation grades and by this way they are accepted to the program. The number of the candidates who enter to the program is determined by the number given from the department. There must be a list of substitute candidates in the same number of the candidates who are successful in the exam. The successful candidates must be registered in the days which is determined by the institute. If the number of the candidates who registered arent enough according to the number which is determined by the department, then the substitute candidates are taken to the first list according to their evaluation grades.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

Profile of the Programme

Objectives of the department are to provide the graduates with the specialized and advanced gains as the following: the understanding, assessment, helping, referring of the individual to the appropriate mental health institutes; using the statistics , psychological tests and non-test techniques, individual, group and family counseling and helping techniques; the theoretical and applicational knowledge related to development, learning and behavioral disorders and counseling.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Diagnosing of student having deficiencies and superiority and referring them for support and treatment.
2   Students should use Turkish and English in statistics and computer using in scientific research
3   Diagnosing and counseling of adults and children who have developmental, interrelational problems, needs, behavioral and personality disorders.
4   Planning of group and individual counseling sessions and using communication and counseling skills (verbal and nonverbal) in application.
5   Planning and applying the educational, vocational, personal and social guidance and psychological counseling services.
6   Planning and applying psychological counseling and guidance and consultation studies for families, school staff and adults
7   The application, assessment, evaluation, report writing of psychological tests and non-test techniques for the purpose of understanding people.
8   Using of the developmental fields, theories, periods and the problems of adjustment, the social and philosophical base of behavior, the concept and principles of teaching, learning and management in the application of guidance and counseling.
9   The usage of the principles of vocational ethics and the theories of psychological counseling and guidance in the planning of psychological guidance services.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related doctorate degree provides the rights and privileges to practice the profession.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits


T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 PDR 6057 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 2 PDR 6059 THE DYNAMICS OF PERSONALITY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 3 PDR 6053 PRACTICE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 4 PDR 6051 POSTTRAUMATIC COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 5 PDR 6049 CONTEMPORARY COGNITIVE THERAPY AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 6 PDR 6045 CRISIS COUNSELING REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 7 PDR 6047 PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING WITH ADOLESCENTS REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 8 EBE 6033 DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
G 9 EBE 6041 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 10 EBE 6039 ELICITING UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 11 EBE 6037 DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 12 EBE 6034 INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION ELECTIVE 3 2 0 6
G 13 PDR 6199 THESIS THESIS 0 0 0 156
G 14 PDR 6198 EXPERTISE FIELD EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 4
G 15 PDR 6063 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 16 PDR 6061 THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 17 PDR 6055 MEASURES OF MENTAL HEALTH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 18 PDR 6092 MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 19 PDR 6090 CREATIVITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 20 PDR 6088 CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR PARENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 21 PDR 6086 COMMUNICATION SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 22 PDR 6084 BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 23 PDR 6082 THE MEASURES OF DIAGNOSIS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 24 PDR 6080 SUPERVISION IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 25 PDR 6078 CAREER COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 26 PDR 6074 ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 27 PDR 6072 SOLUTION FOCUSED APPROACH IN GROUP COUNSELING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 28 PDR 6070 PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACHES REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 29 PDR 6068 ADVANCED COUNSELING SKILLS AND INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES FACILITATING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 30 EBE 6036 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 31 EBE 6030 ACADEMIC WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 32 EBE 6016 ACTION RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 33 PDR 6196 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3
B 34 EBE 6000 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 35 EBE 6012 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCHES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading


Students must attend classes, practices and examinations. In order for students to qualify for midterms they should attend 70% of the theoretical classes and 80% of the application/lab classes. Students attendance is followed by their Instructor. For almost all required and elective courses there are two written examinations: One midterm examination (given during each semester and dates of which are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester) and one final exam. The instructor announces the weekly course content, the course book and how students will be evaluated and the dates of the exams to the students and the Institute at the beginning of the semester. The instructor evaluated the students depending on their midterm and final grades, attendance to the class, their additional work such as projects, presentations and assignments which were presented at the beginning of the semester.
A make up exam is offered for graduate classes. Upon the approval of the Institute Board students can take the exam from the lessons that they have already passed in order to increase their GPA.
To be able to pass a lesson a graduate student must have minimum CB.
See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses (minimum 21, maximum 30 national credits) more than, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits. Graduation requirements in detail are explained in the section "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" .

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Psychological Counseling and Guidance 35150, Buca-Izmir-Turkey
Web Page: http://ebe.deu.edu.tr/ lang=1&menu_id=5
Head of Department:
Prof. Rengin KARACA
Rengin.akboy@deu.edu.tr
AKTS/DS Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Rengin KARACA,
rengin.akboy@deu.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Zekavet KABASAKAL
zekavet.kabasakal@deu.edu.tr
ERASMUS Coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Ebru İKİZ
ebru.ikiz@deu.edu.tr