The Bachelor's Degree in Guidance and Psychological Counseling aims to provide students with the skills to understand the psychological, educational and vocational needs of individuals and to provide support for these needs. The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach including psychology, educational sciences and counseling techniques within the scope of a four-year undergraduate education. Students are trained to have competencies such as individual and group counseling, psychological testing and assessment.
During the education, in addition to basic psychology courses, specialized courses in areas such as developmental psychology, learning psychology, abnormal psychology are given. Students are also taught practical applications such as guidance techniques, crisis intervention methods, career counseling. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the curriculum of the program offers students the opportunity to practice on real life scenarios. This enables graduates to adapt to business life quickly and effectively.
Teaching methods include interactive lectures, group work, role plays, case studies and simulations. Such activities allow students to understand both individual and group dynamics and develop effective communication skills. Students are also given the opportunity to carry out various research projects and field studies, so they have the chance to consolidate their theoretical knowledge with practice.
As for career opportunities, graduates can work as counselors in schools, but also as psychological counselors in various institutions such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, counseling centers and human resources departments. They can also pursue a career as a private practitioner. The program offers its graduates a wide range of job opportunities and enables them to be among the specialists needed, especially in the education and health sectors.
In terms of internship and practice opportunities, students have the chance to do compulsory and optional internships in various institutions throughout their undergraduate education. These internships are of great importance for students to improve their professional skills and gain experience in the business world. By working with experienced professionals, students gain knowledge about current practices in their fields and gain an advantage in finding a job after graduation.