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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PDR734 |
| Name | Supervision in Psychological Counseling Practices |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayça SARAÇ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the role of supervision in the psychological counseling process, to become familiar with different supervision models, and to develop the ability to evaluate counseling practices under supervision. In addition, the course aims to enhance students’ professional awareness, foster ethical sensitivity, and improve their skills in providing structured feedback.
Course Content
• Definition, historical development, and fundamental concepts of supervision • Functions of supervision in psychological counseling • Supervision models (e.g., developmental, discrimination model) • The supervision process and its stages • The supervisory relationship and the therapeutic alliance • Ethical principles and confidentiality • Skills in giving and receiving feedback • Case presentation and case discussions • Supervision practices based on video/recordings • Cultural sensitivity and individual differences • Power dynamics and boundaries in supervision • Self-evaluation and reflective practices • Professional development and the role of supervision
Course Precondition
Having previously taken the course on counseling practices.
Resources
• Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. – Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision • Borders, L. D., & Brown, L. L. – The New Handbook of Counseling Supervision • Hawkins, P., & Shohet, R. – Supervision in the Helping Professions
Notes
Video recordings and examples of counseling sessions Case analysis forms Supervision evaluation scales Reflective journals
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | • Explain the theoretical foundations of supervision in psychological counseling. |
| LO02 | • Compare different supervision models and apply them appropriately in relevant contexts. |
| LO03 | • Analyze counseling sessions from a supervision perspective. |
| LO04 | • Provide structured and effective feedback. |
| LO05 | • Adhere to ethical principles throughout the supervision process. |
| LO06 | • Evaluate the supervisory relationship and its dynamics. |
| LO07 | • Critically assess their own counseling skills. |
| LO08 | • Explain the role of supervision in the process of professional development. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. | 1 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and expectations What is supervision? Basic concepts | Reading of resources on supervision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Historical development of supervision Its role and importance in counseling | Has preliminary knowledge about the historical development of supervision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Functions of supervision (educational, supportive, administrative) | Has knowledge about the functions of supervision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Developmental supervision models (e.g., Stoltenberg) | Assigned reading on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Discrimination model (Bernard) Comparison of supervision models | Assigned reading on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Supervision process and stages Planning supervision | Plans supervision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Supervisory relationship and therapeutic alliance Building trust and rapport | Knows the importance of the relationship in supervision | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Rol Oynama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepares assignments. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Initial case discussions | Each student will prepare a sample case report. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 10 | Giving and receiving feedback Role-play practices | Case presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Rol Oynama |
| 11 | Video/recording-based supervision Session analysis (practice) | Doing readings on feedback | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Case presentation techniques Student case presentations (1) | Brings a sample case. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Yazılı Sınav |
| 13 | Cultural sensitivity and individual differences Cultural case analysis | Conducts research on cultural sensitivity. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 14 | Power dynamics and boundaries in supervision Challenging supervision situations | Reads about power dynamics and boundaries in supervision, as well as challenging supervision situations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Termination of the supervision process | Is aware of the importance of termination. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prepares for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prepares for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 149 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,96 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||