Information Package / Course Catalogue
PCG 302 Internship II: Vocational Guidance and Counseling II
MEF University
Degree Programs
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code PCG 302
Course Title in English Internship II: Vocational Guidance and Counseling II
Course Title in Turkish Staj 2: Mesleki Rehberlik ve Kariyer Danışmanlığı
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: . Lab: . Other: .
Estimated Student Workload 246 hours per semester
Number of Credits 10 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites EDS 103 - Educational Psychology
PCG 211 - Theories of Personality
PCG 214 - Developmental Psychology II
Expected Prior Knowledge Basic knowledge in developmental psychology and counseling theories
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the career counseling and guidance with an emphasis on school settings and educational implications.
Course Description This course has two main purposes: to provide students with an understanding of career counseling and guidance with an emphasis on school settings and educational implications as highlighted in the School within University Model. This course is designed to aid students implement students' the basic concepts of vocational guidance and career counseling, theoretical and practical background, nationally standardized assessments, assessment and testing instruments and techniques related to vocational guidance and career counseling in various settings. The second purpose is to place students as full-time counselor assistants in a partner school with a mentor counselor.
Course Description in Turkish Bu dersin iki ana amacı vardır: Öğrencilere, Üniversite Modelinde Okul'da vurgulandığı gibi okul ortamları ve eğitim uygulamalarına vurgu yaparak kariyer danışmanlığı ve rehberliği anlayışı sağlamaktır. Bu ders, öğrencilerin mesleki rehberlik ve kariyer danışmanlığı ile ilgili temel kavramları, teorik ve pratik arka planı, ulusal olarak standartlaştırılmış değerlendirmeleri, mesleki rehberlik ve kariyer danışmanlığı ile ilgili ölçme ve test araçlarını ve tekniklerini çeşitli ortamlarda uygulamalarına yardımcı olmak için tasarlanmıştır. İkinci amaç, öğrencileri tam zamanlı psikolojik danışman adayları/asistanları olarak bir mentor danışmanı gözetiminde partner bir okula yerleştirmektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the career counseling and guidance theories and practices;
2) demonstrate understanding in obtaining information about education, career, and labor markets
3) know career decision making and career planning;
4) select, administer, score, and interpret career assessment instruments appropriate for both students and adults;
5) conduct individual career counseling and guidance sessions.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values ​​and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help. S HW
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment. H Presentation
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage. N
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs. H Project
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices. H Project
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction. N
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences. N
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies. N
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. N
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development. N
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values ​​and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments. N
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education. N
Prepared by and Date EZGİ TOPLU DEMİRTAŞ ,
Course Coordinator EZGİ TOPLU DEMİRTAŞ
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Assoc. Prof. Dr. EZGİ TOPLU DEMİRTAŞ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Review of Syllabus
2) Assessment Techniques in Career Counseling & Supervision
3) Application and Interpretation of KDE & Supervision
4) Guest Speaker
5) Career Counseling Supervision - 1
6) Supervision
7) Career Counseling Supervision – 2
8) Guest Speaker
9) Career Counseling Supervision – 3
10) Supervision
11) Career Counseling Supervision - 4
12) Supervision
13) Career Development Interventions K-12
14) Career Development Interventions K-12 & Supervision
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsZunker, V. G. (2016). Career Counseling. A Holistic Approach (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Nelson Education, Ltd. Gysbers, Norman C. & Heppner, Mary J. & Johnston, Joseph A. (2014) Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths (4th ed.). American Counseling Assn. Supplementary texts: Niles, S. G., Goodman, J., Pope, M. (2018). Kariyer Danişmasi Vaka Kitabi: Öğrenciler, Uygulayıcılar ve Psikolojik Danışman Eğitimcileri İçin Bir Kaynak - The Career Counseling Casebook: A Resource for Students, Practitioners, and Counselor Educators. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Niles, Spencer G. & Bowlsbey, Joann H. (2013) 21. Yüzyılda Kariyer Gelişimi Mudahaleleri (4th ed) Translation: Korkut-Owen, Fidan. Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık. Kuzgun, Yıldız. (2014) Meslek Gelişimi ve Danışmanlığı. Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık. Yeşilyaprak, Binnur (2016). Mesleki Rehberlik ve Kariyer Danışmanlığı: Kuramdan Uygulamaya. (7th ed.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Özer, Kadir. (2013). Ayşe Ve Ailesi Sınava Hazırlanıyor. Remzi Kitabevi.
Teaching MethodsFace to face
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be assessed on the following seven (6) components *: 1. In class participation and attendance %10 2. Standardized tests (LGS, YKS, KPSS) report %10 3. Career counseling sessions & assignments %30 4. Bi-weekly practicum reflection papers (6 items) %20 5. Online Practicum presentation & Reflection%20 6. School Counselor Evaluation 10% * Detailed instructions for the assignments are provided on Blackboard
Laboratory Work.
Computer Use.
Other Activities.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Application 1 % 30
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 6 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Paper Submission 1 % 10
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration .
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 8 20 2 176
Total Workload 246
Total Workload/25 9.8
ECTS 10