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Course Description Course Name : Career Guidance I Course Code : RPD319 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OĞUZHAN KIRDÖK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic concepts of career guidance Explains the theories of career development Explains the theories of career decision-making Applies process of career counseling based on Career Theories Describes individual and social factors that influence the choice of career Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach students the basic concepts and principles of career guidance and counseling, theories of career development and career decision-making and practice techniques Course Contents : Concepts related to the process of career and career choice, individual and social factors that influence the choice of career, theories of career development and career decision-making 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 Concepts related to the process of career and career choice The books about the subject in the reference Lecture 2 Individual factors that influence the choice of career: interest The books about the subject in the reference Lecture 3 Individual factors that influence the choice of career: Abilty The books about the subject in the reference lecture 4 Individual factors that influence the choice of career: value The books about the subject in the reference lecture 5 Individual factors that influence the choice of career: personality The books about the subject in the reference lecture 6 Social and culturel factors that influence the choice of career: The books about the subject in the reference lecture 7 Trait-factor theory The books about the subject in the reference lecture 8 midterm exam 9 development theory of Ginzberg The books about the subject in the reference lecture 10 Super´s self theory The books about the subject in the reference lecture 11 Super´s self theory The books about the subject in the reference lecture 12 Holland Tipology The books about the subject in the reference lecture 13 Holland Tipology The books about the subject in the reference lecture 14 Information Processing Teory The books about the subject in the reference lecture 15 Krumboltz Career Teory The books about the subject in the reference lecture 16/17 Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sharf, R.S. (2002). Applying career development theory to counseling. (3.Baskı) Pasific Grove, Brooks/Cole  Niles S. G. Ve Harris-Bowlsbey S. (2002), Career development İnterventions in the 21st century, ohio: Pearson Merill Prentice Hall  Brown, D. (2003). Career Information, Career Counseling and Career Development, (8.Basım) Allyn ve Bacon, Boston 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 3 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 2 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 4 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 3 5 Explains career development and career choice process 5 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 0 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 2 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 3 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 0 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 2 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 2 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 0 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 3 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 3 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 1 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 1 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 3 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4