Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Initial exposure to schools, their organization, administration, processes and problems. Understanding school climate, roles of personnel and their activities, equipment and material usage, daily activities and parent-school and community partnership.

Development of ethical awareness and thinking. Introduction to ethical issues in counseling practice. Relations with law.

Concepts of measurement in social sciences; descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric techniques of statistics. Data analyses with statistical software.

Analysis of historical forces influencing the development of Turkish education with a focus on relations between the school and other social institutions.

The study of pedagogical and policy issues in elementary education. Examining these issues in the Turkish social and political context. Review of research in the field.

Stages and processes of human lifespan changes in physical, emotional, cognitive and social domains of development. Issues of risk and resiliency.

Introduction to human development including physical, cognitive, personality, social and moral domains. Theories of learning. Issues in motivation and human diversity.

Introduction into the field of guidance and counseling; its conceptualization, historical background, nature, professional roles, direct and indirect functions. A brief review of career counseling, counseling with special groups, basic assessment techniques, and development of these services in Türkiye.

Theories and approaches in educational administration. Administrative functions and processes, organizational behavior, leadership, culture and climate in educational organizations.

Theoretical approaches to curriculum development and instruction. Concepts and principles of instructional processes. Methods and techniques of instructional planning. Designing, developing, and producing lesson plans on learning units. Development of formative and summative evaluation instruments.

Definitions of child maltreatment and its individual and social dynamics. Understanding the victim, abuser and the process of abuse. Exploration of familial and contextual factors, and short and long-term effects of child abuse and neglect. Review of recent research and strategies employed in the prevention and treatment of abuse.

Critical analysis of education within the context of social and cultural dynamics of a society. Examination of social and cultural processes in education from various theoretical and analytical perspectives.

Analysis of interaction between education, and social, political and economic development. Examining the means that schools reproduce or challenge the prevailing social, economic and political order. Schooling in socialization process, education and gender, education and work, and freedom through education. Education in Türkiye regarding these themes.

Implementation of quantitative and qualitative research proposals. Analysis of data through the use of computer software packages. Writing research reports.

Development of data-base. Processing and analyzing quantitative data by using appropriate statistical software, interpreting and reporting results.

Theory, research and practice in conflict resolution. Understanding conflict and its relation to culture, power, violence, compromise and justice. Discussion of topics including cooperation and competition, negotiation and mediation, and building consensus. Conflict management at interpersonal, intergroup and organizational levels. Supervised practice in basic conflict resolution skills in selected contexts.

(Pass, Fail) Group training to increase awareness, insight, acceptance and communication skills. Peer support applications including orientation to campus life and academic programs under group and individual supervision.

Basic social work purposes and values to the study and analysis of human behavior and problems. The ecological/social system perspective. Approaches to description, assessment and intervention. Environmental conditions that support or inhibit human growth and well-being. Consequences of oppression, marginalization and discrimination on human development and behavior. Issues and concerns of multi-cultural and urban populations. Implications for Turkish schools and society.

Review of historical development, recent concepts and strategies in primary prevention. Research and practice related to individual and family well-being in educational and community settings. Promotion of competency and natural sources of support.

Survey of major concepts, theories and approaches to counseling. Practice basic counseling skills.

Examination of educational issues in different cultural settings. Opportunity to visit related sites of interest and engage in dailogues with policy makers, practitioners, students or administrators. A variety of learning experiences such as face-to-face sessions, independent learning, on-line discussions, and participatory learning.

Processes and elements of program development and evaluation. Survey of different theoretical approaches and models. Program development under supervision.

Theories of measurement and evaluation and their historical development. Concepts of objectivity, reliability and validity. Theories and concepts related to different types of tests. Statistical analyses of test scores and the interpretation of test results.

Development of effective classroom management skills. Understanding and handling factors influencing student behavior, student motivation, communication and group interaction. Establishing and maintaining standards of behavior. Planning and modification of classroom tasks, materials, time and environment to facilitate learning.

Introduction to sexual terminology and the role of sexuality in human adjustment. Exploration of multiple issues including sexual development and response cycle, sexual orientation, diversity and gender identity, sexual problems and dysfunctions, causes and treatment approaches, sexual violence and consent, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, the law and ethics in sexual misconduct and boundary violations.

Awareness and sensitivity in relation to gender issues in counseling practices. Sex role socialization process, gender roles and identity. Discrimination, sexual harrassment and exploitation. Sex biases and sexual orientation. Non-sexist and feminist approaches in counseling.

Major theories, principles and strategies of prevention in addiction. Fundamentals of setting up a community or school based prevention program, difficulties and factors influencing implementation of prevention activity. Best practices in addiction prevention.

Theory and practice in crisis intervention. Skills and techniques in coping with crises. Preparing, intervening and managing crises in educational settings. Issues of care, welfare and safety. Learning through role plays and group exercises.

Construction of psychoeducational assessment tool through the use of a selected method. Testing practice under supervision.

An introduction to systemic understanding of human behavior within the family. Interpersonal relationship, couple and family problems. Comparative study of major theories of family systems. Discussions of the related counseling techniques within these perspectives through illustrative case material.

Brain anatomy and behavioral genetics for non-medical students. Neuropsychological processes of learning and motivation. Significance of neurobiological data for educational interventions and in reevaluation of pertinent psychological theories. Clinical approach to neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood.

The state and purposes of adult education in contemporary societies. Programs and methods of basic education, general education, citizenship education, skills training, and in-service training in adult education. Organization and administration of adult education programs.

Understanding organizational behavior and introduction to organizational behavior theories and models. Organizational counseling techniques including problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution, leadership and team building. Communications and relationships in organizational settings. Discussion of organizational dynamics through illustrative case studies.

Brief review of developmental milestones in infancy, early and middle childhood. Common concerns of children including attachment quality, peer relations, school adjustment, learning difficulties, pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity. Relevant prevention and intervention techniques of counseling.

Overview of the historical, philosophical and legal issues, and roles of counselors in rehabilitation. Collaboration, advocacy and counseling issues in working with individuals with disabilities.

Brief review of developmental milestones in adolescence. Common concerns of adolescents including peer pressure, intergenerational communication, career choice, substance use, teenage sexuality, violance and eating behavior. Relevant prevention and intervention techniques of counseling.

Exploration of fundamental concepts and issues in the scientific study of self and identity. Discussions of various contemporary positions on the nature and contexts of self and identity. Particular focus on mutually inclusive roles of the self and identity as both personal and social constructs from a historical/cultural perspective.

Review and discussion of recent counseling approaches. In-depth discussion of selected issues in counseling theory and practice.

Observation and supportive involvement in planning, organization and implementation of school guidance and counseling activities under the supervision of a school counselor. Promotion of awareness about ethical issues involved in working at schools and preparation for forming counseling relationships.

Brief review of developmental milestones in early, middle and late adulthood. Common concerns of adults including career development, employment and retirement, intimacy and commitment, sexual relations, parenthood, self care, chronic and progressive illness, aging, death and loss. Relevant prevention and intervention techniques of counseling.