Program Overview

Program Overview

The Rehberlik Ve Psikolojik Danmanlk Yönetim Eitim Kadrosu Program aims to educate psychological counselors who can follow new developments in their profession, adopt a humanistic and existential life philosophy, utilize scientific research skills, adhere to ethical principles, and conduct original scientific studies to advance the field. The program focuses on providing preventive and protective mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Program Objectives

The primary objective of this program is to train psychological counselors who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality services in their field. The program seeks to educate professionals who can:

• Follow new developments in their profession
• Adopt a humanistic and existential life philosophy
• Utilize scientific research skills
• Adhere to ethical principles
• Conduct original scientific studies to advance the field

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Have a score of 65 or higher on the Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eitimine Giri Snav (ALES)
• Achieve a score of 60 or higher on the scientific written evaluation exam
• Hold a degree in PDR or Psychology

Degree Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must:

• Complete all required courses
• Attend a seminar
• Complete a thesis
• Earn 120 AKTS credits
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed coursework or earned degrees from other institutions may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. To be considered, students must:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danmanlk or Psychology
• Have completed coursework or earned degrees from a recognized institution
• Obtain approval from the academic advisor and the department head
• Receive approval from the institute's administrative board

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in psychological counseling, including:

• Theoretical foundations of psychological counseling
• Research methods and statistics
• Assessment and intervention techniques
• Ethical and professional issues in psychological counseling
• Specialized courses in areas such as child and adolescent development, adult development, and community mental health