| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| CNG4106 | Cultural Issues in Counseling | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | With this course, it is aimed that students develop a cultural perspective within counseling by comprehending the relationship between culture and counseling. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Remember meanings of main concepts about culture Comprehend cultural biases of western societies Remember important events in multicultural counseling history Interpret cultural contact Explain cultural differences Discuss differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures Remember characteristics of four synthetic cultures Explain characteristics of multicultural counselor training Remember theories related to multicultural counseling Evaluate consistency of counseling theories in terms of Turkish culture |
| Culture Concept,Cultural Biases in Western Societies,Similarities and Differences in Behaviors of Different Cultures,Individualism and Collectivism,Cultural Variety in Turkey,Cultural Contact,Multicultural Counselor Training,Multicultural Counseling Competences, Theories and Research in Multicultural Counseling Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course -Case Study -Reading -Simulation -Discussion -Individual Study -Guest Speaker |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Definition of culture | |
| 2) | Cultural Biases in Western Societies | |
| 3) | Similarities And Differences In Behaviors Of Different Cultures: Individualism and Collectivism | |
| 4) | Cultural Variety in Turkey | |
| 5) | Cultural Contact | |
| 6) | Culture ad Counseling | |
| 7) | Contemporary Counseling Theories | |
| 8) | Multicultural Counselor Training | |
| 9) | Multicultural Counseling Competences | |
| 10) | Theories and Research in Multicultural Counseling | |
| 11) | Theories and Research in Multicultural Counseling | |
| 12) | Theories and Research in Multicultural Counseling | |
| 13) | Theories and Research in Multicultural Counseling | |
| 14) | General assessment |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Axelson, J. A. (1999). Counseling and development in a multicultural society (3rd Ed.). Pacific Grove: Brooks/Cole Corey, G. (2001). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (6th Ed). Belmont: Brooks/Cole Ivey, A. E., & Ivey, M. B. (2003). Intentional interviewing and counseling. Facilitating client development in a multicultural society (5th Ed.). Pacific Grove: Brooks/Cole. Matsumoto, D. (2001). The handbook of culture and psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. Pedersen, P. (1988). A handbook for developing multicultural awareness. Virginia: American Association for Counseling and Development Pedersen, P. B., & Ivey, A. (1993). Culture-centered counseling and interviewing skills. A practice guide. London: Praeger Publishers Pope |
| References: | Davis D. B., Coleman, H. L., Liu, K W. M., & Toporek, R. L. (Eds) (2003). Handbook of multicultural competencies in counseling and psychology. California: Sage Publications Sue, D. W., Ivey, A. E., & Pedersen, P. B. (1996). A theory of multicultural counseling and therapy. California: Brooks/Cole Publishing |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 1 | % 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 20 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 80 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 35 | 105 |
| Project | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 156 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. | |
| 2) | School counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. | 2 |
| 3) | School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. | |
| 4) | School counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. | 4 |
| 5) | School counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. | 5 |
| 6) | School counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. | |
| 7) | School counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. | |
| 8) | School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. | |
| 9) | School counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. | 2 |
| 10) | School counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. | |
| 11) | School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. | |
| 12) | School counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program. | 2 |
| 13) | School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. | |
| 14) | School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. | |
| 15) | School counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. |