The aim of the program is to train psychological counselors who can effectively provide preventive, developing and curable mental health services/psychological assistance services that individuals and groups in different development periods in different development periods can develop in a spiritually healthy way, to overcome their academic, career, social and emotional, personal and relational difficulties, adhere to professional ethical principles, rules and laws, sensitive to culture, follow scientific developments and conduct independent research.
The main purpose of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Master's Program is to increase the knowledge and skills of students regarding basic and current practices in this field, and to enable individuals to gain knowledge and experience in conducting scientific research related to their fields. Students who complete this program can carry out the guidance and psychological counseling practices they offer in institutions more effectively by taking their knowledge and skills to the highest level in the fields of guidance and psychological counseling competence. In addition, they can do scientific research by gaining knowledge, skills and experience in scientific research methods, ethical rules, statistical analysis and reporting in scientific research.
Language of Training
The training of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Without Thesis Master's Program is in Turkish.
Program Duration
The duration of the without thesis program is 3 semesters.
Lessons
Program classes are held between 18:00-21:00 on weekdays. Attendance is mandatory.
Other Conditions
- In order to graduate, students have to prepare a 'Term Project' in the Without Thesis Program in addition to the normal course load.
- It is necessary to enter ALES in the past five years and get a minimum of 55 points from any score group.
Program Opening Periods
- Student applications are made twice a year in the Fall and Spring semesters.
The need and awareness of psychological assistance services is increasing all over the world and in Türkiye. In particular, the demand for psychological assistance and support services after the Covid-19 pandemic has noticeably increased. It is predicted that this increase towards psychological assistance services will continue at least at this rate, that humanity will experience global crises on issues such as global warming and climate change, migration, energy and water in the near future, and that it will have to deal with psychological problems at the individual level as well as the macro-level social and economic problems that crises will create.
While these developments at the macro level increase the need for psychological aid services, the social changes that occur in Türkiye increase the need and awareness of psychological aid services. Factors such as urbanization, increasing the level of education, more participation of women in working life, changes in family structure, increasing average life expectancy, relatively increased welfare, widespread use of technology, especially the use of communication tools increase the speed of social change and transformation, and these changes and transformations force human relations and adaptation efforts. It becomes difficult to overcome these difficulties with the help of individual resources and social support systems, and professional psychological assistance services are needed.
Special Admission Requirements
Students who graduated from Programs of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Psychological Services in Education and Psychology can apply.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION TO ALL PROGRAMS
At the time of application of the candidates,
- Photocopy of Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate,
- Photocopy of transcript,
- Military Status Certificate (For male candidates),
- 2 Passport-Site Photos
- Photocopy of Identity Card
- Photocopy of Foreign Language certificate for Doctoral Programs,
During the final registration,
- Approved copy of Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate,
- Transcript approved copy,
- Original of the Military Status Certificate (For male candidates),
- 6 Passport-Site Photos
- Foreign Language certificate for Doctoral Programs, (Receiving the output at the Institute)
- The first installment of the Tuition Fee
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet Zafer GÜNEŞ | Head of Department |
| *** | Member |
| Assist. Prof. Didem ÖZDOĞAN | Member |
| Ergin KORKMAZ | Student Representative |
| Head of Department | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet Zafer GÜNEŞ | |
| (0212) 498 41 41 | |
| d.gunes@iku.edu.tr | |
