Guidance and Pyschological Counseling

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Guidance and Pyschological Counseling

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

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 informal and non formal 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

• Analyzes the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PCG) with a scientific understanding.
• Analyzes the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of Marriage and Family Counseling with a scientific understanding.
• Analyzes the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of Career Counseling with a scientific understanding.
• Evaluates the contribution and benefit of professional ethical principles to the development of the field.
• Designs and implements developmental and preventive PCG programs in educational institutions in accordance with the principles of developmental guidance.
• Examines and evaluates current scientific publications related to the field of PCG with a critical attitude.
• Conducts individual psychological counseling in accordance with PCG principles and techniques.
• Conducts group counseling in accordance with the principles and techniques of PCG.
• Designs and implements classroom guidance and psycho-educational programs in accordance with the principles and techniques of PCG.
• Conducts scientific research using advanced statistical and research methods for scientific research.
• Takes active responsibility individually and as a team member for the development of the field of counseling and guidance.
• Designs and conducts researches that will produce solutions to current needs related to the field of PCG.

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

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