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Course Description Course Name : Ethics and Law in Counseling Course Code : RPD428 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET BİLGİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Reviews and learns about ethical and legal standards governing prefessional counselor trainning, research and counseling practice, including clinent rights, confidentiolity: the client-counselor relationship; and counseling research, training and supervision. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To learn ethical and legal regulations in the field of counseling. Course Contents : Review of ethical and legal standards governing prefessional counselor trainning, research and counseling practice, including client rights, confidentiality: the client-counselor relationship; and counseling research, training and supervision. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is ethics? Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 2 Laws and justice Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 3 Basic ethical principles Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 4 Basic ethical principles Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 5 Basic ethical principles Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 6 Basic ethical principles Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 7 Basic ethical principles Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 8 Psychological Counselling and Guidance ethical standars Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 9 Psychological Counselling and Guidance ethical standars Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 10 Psychological Counselling and Guidance ethical standars Reading related sections from the handbook of ethics of the Association of Psychological Counselling and Guidance. Discussion 11 Legal practices Legal texts Discussion 12 Legal practices Legal texts Discussion 13 Legal practices Legal texts Discussion 14 Legal practices Legal texts Discussion 15 Legal practices Legal texts Discussion 16/17 Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 0 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 0 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 0 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 0 5 Explains career development and career choice process 0 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 0 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 0 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 0 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 0 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 0 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 0 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 0 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 0 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 0 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 0 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 0 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 0 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 0 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 5 20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 45 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.8 ECTS Credit: 2