1. Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
2. Leads counseling groups.
3. Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
4. Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
5. Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly
6. Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
7. Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
8. Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
9. Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
10. Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
11. Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
12. Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
Leads counseling groups.

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

Leads counseling groups.
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
Leads counseling groups.
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Leads counseling groups.
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice
Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Leads counseling groups.
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge

COMPETENCES

Learning Competence

Carries out career counseling and vocational guidance using scientific methods
Has in-depth knowledge of various counseling theories and conceptualize problem and select relevant strategy
Leads counseling groups.
Updates professional knowledge by following national and international publications
Knows research methods and designs, carry out statistical procedures and design and conduct original research
Has knowledge of statistical analysis and methodology sufficient enough to read and evaluate research articles
Recognizes affective and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and referes cases that are beyond limits of Professional competencies
Counsel individual clients with various problems using appropriate theory, principles and techniques.
Follows development in the field of GC and a systematic way to approach new knowledge
Knows ethical principles and codes and act accordingly
Develop new ideas and methods for the field using advanced cognitive processes such as scientific, creative and critical thinking and problem solving and decision-making
Knows GC competencies and limitations for practice

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

GPC Master Program graduates can find employment as counselors in state and private schools, GPC Research Centers, universities, social services agencies, Ministry of Justice and Labor, human resources departments of companies.

Access to Further Studies

Holders of GPC Master degrees can apply for PhD programs with relevant score of ALES (Graduate Study Matriculation Exam) and relevant score of English as a foreign language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are required to register to courses and attend at least 70 % of theoretical and 80 % of practical courses in order to be eligible for taking the final exams. Students take final exams for each course at the end of the semester. Scores gained via evaluative methods such as projects, laboratory exams, quizzes etc. can count for midterm exam scores. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. A score of 70 is required for the final exams. AA, BA, BB, CB and CC grades are regarded as successful.

Graduation Requirements

In order to complete the program, they must take all the courses (120 ECTS credits in total) having 2,00 general average grades out of 4.00 on the core subjects and are to be successful in the Seminar course and Master’s thesis defense.

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Address and Contact Details

Ana Bilim Dalı Başkanı
Prof. Dr. Rahşan ÇETİNKAYA
e-mail: srahsan@uludag.edu.tr
Bologna Koordinatörü
Arş. Gör. Dr. Elif SEZER BAŞARAN
e-mail: elifsezer@uludag.edu.tr

Facilities

Students of GPC Master Program have the right to access all campus facilities (library, food court, dormitories, sports facilities, student clubs etc.) besides faculty library and computer laboratories.

Curriculum

1. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5101	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND RESEARCH ETHICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	8
RPD5103	ADVANCE COUNSELING SKILLS	Compulsory	3	0	0	7
RPD5175	THESIS CONSULTING I	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
RPD5181	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS I	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
	Click to choose optional courses.					9
Total						30

2. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5102	CAREER COUNSELING	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
RPD5104	ADVANCED GROUP COUNSELING AND PRACTICE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
RPD5172	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	2	0	3
RPD5176	THESIS CONSULTING II	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
RPD5182	M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE II	Compulsory	4	0	0	2
	Click to choose optional courses.					12
Total						30

3. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5183	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS III	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
RPD5193	THESIS CONSULTING III	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

4. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5184	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS IV	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
RPD5194	THESIS CONSULTANTS IV	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

1. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5107	THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO COUNSELING	Optional	2	0	0	3
RPD5109	RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTIC	Optional	2	0	0	3
RPD5115	CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION	Optional	2	0	0	3
RPD5117	PREVENTIVE GUIDANCE	Optional	2	0	0	3

2. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
RPD5106	TEST DEVELOPMENT IN COUNSELING	Optional	2	0	0	4
RPD5108	PSYCHOPATOLOGY	Optional	2	0	0	4
RPD5110	EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS IN CHILDREN	Optional	2	0	0	4
RPD5116	PLANNING AND PREPARING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	Optional	2	0	0	4
RPD5118	LEARNING PSYCHOLOGY	Optional	2	0	0	4