Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• - Improves itself in line with needs and innovations in personal, social and professional fields. (APPLICATION)
• He applies career psychological counseling in school and business life by considering career theories and models. (APPLICATION)
• Psychosocial support steps in crisis and trauma situations (application)
• It applies psychological counseling and guidance services in accordance with ethical principles, rules and laws. (APPLICATION)
• Configured objective applies oriented group guidance and psycho -education program. (APPLICATION)
• In the PDR field, it takes advantage of various psychological counseling theories, approaches and models within the framework of current resources and information. (Application)
• It uses psychological counseling and guidance principles / techniques with the individual / group. (APPLICATION)
• It analyzes the effects of social changes and needs on PDR practices considering inter -cultural differences. (Analysis)
• It maintains its goodness by taking into account its psychological needs and values as a professional staff. (Value)
• It regulates psychological counseling services according to the needs of receivables. (Analysis)
• When providing psychological counseling and guidance services, it evaluates the individual and the group by using psychological measurement tools (test or out of test) with the necessary psychometric properties. (Evaluation)  
• It explains the developmental characteristics of people, normal and normal behaviors and learning processes in the context of individual differences. (Understanding)
• In line with the philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of education, explains the education system, education program, the organizational structure of the school and the school climate. (Understanding)
• In the field of psychological counseling and guidance, he conducts researches based on scientific methods within the framework of research and professional ethics. (Creating)

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Asiye TOKER GÖKÇE | Asiye TOKER GÖKÇE

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Associate Prof. Dr. Yıldız ÖZTAN ULUSOY | Yıldız ÖZTAN ULUSOY