Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSCG 204
Course Title
Theories of Counseling
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Mainstream counseling theories and approaches. Basic concepts, principles, and strategies in counseling theories and approaches. Conceptualizing and evaluating the problems of the counselee within the framework of mainstream counseling theories.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a framework for mainstream counseling theories and approaches.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
differentiate counseling from traditional interpretations of guidance, psychotherapy, and consultation,
demonstrate understanding of cognitive, affective and behavioral theories,
critique a variety of counseling theories and intervention strategies based on those theories,
analyze the therapeutic process and the practical elements of counseling theories,
demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and limitations in utilizing counseling theories and intervention strategies.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Video Presentations
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In-class activities
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. S. Burcu Üçok
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 25 |
| Debate | 15 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 18 |
| Case Study Analysis | 25 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: