Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHICS and LEGAL ISSUES | PCG4113233 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Burak TUNA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to familiarize students with Professional conduct and ethics in various areas of counseling. The ethical approach to areas such as clinical practice, human & animal research, and teaching, testing and writing will be covered. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Professional Ethics,What are morals & ethics,Introduction to ACA ethical guidelines ,Competence,Professional & ethical practise in multicultural & multiethnic society,Counselee rights & counselor responsibilities (informed consent & informed assent),Confidentiality,Multiple relationships & Professional boundaries,Human research & animal reearch,Pligiarism ,Issues in Theory & Practice,Ethical issues in group work,Counselor as a teacher,Ethics in counseling & psychoteraphy,Issues in supervision & consultation . |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| This course will give students the opprtunity to look at issues from an ethical perspective & help them to make more fair & Professional decisions in field practices, research and academic settings | ||
| Students demonstrate an ethical perspective in dealing with problems. | ||
| Develops fairer and more professional decision-making skills in research and academic work. | ||
| Comprehends professional ethics and legal issues specific to the field of psychological counseling. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | |
| 2 | What are morals & ethics | |
| 3 | Introduction to ACA ethical guidelines | |
| 4 | Competence | |
| 5 | Professional & ethical practise in multicultural & multiethnic society | |
| 6 | Counselee rights & counselor responsibilities (informed consent & informed assent) | |
| 7 | Confidentiality | |
| 8 | Multiple relationships & Professional boundaries | |
| 9 | Human research & animal reearch | |
| 10 | Pligiarism | |
| 11 | Issues in Theory & Practice | |
| 12 | Ethical issues in group work | |
| 13 | Counselor as a teacher | |
| 14 | Ethics in counseling & psychoteraphy | |
| 15 | Issues in supervision & consultation |
| Resources |
| • ACA (2014). Code of Ethics. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/2014-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=2d58522c_4 • Banyard, P. & Flanagan, C. (2005). Ethical issues and guidelines in psychology. Routledge. • Corey, G., Corey, M.S. & Callanan, P. (2011) 8th ed. Issues and ethics in the helping professions. Brooks/Cole • Knapp,J.S. & VandeCreek, L.D. (2006) Practical ethics for psychologists: A positive approach. APA. • Welfel, E.R. (2010). 4th ed. Ethics in counseling and psychotherapy: Standards, research & emerging issues. Brooks/Cole |
| Further reading and case studies will be provided by instructor. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 1 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(1/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHICS and LEGAL ISSUES | PCG4113233 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Burak TUNA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to familiarize students with Professional conduct and ethics in various areas of counseling. The ethical approach to areas such as clinical practice, human & animal research, and teaching, testing and writing will be covered. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Professional Ethics,What are morals & ethics,Introduction to ACA ethical guidelines ,Competence,Professional & ethical practise in multicultural & multiethnic society,Counselee rights & counselor responsibilities (informed consent & informed assent),Confidentiality,Multiple relationships & Professional boundaries,Human research & animal reearch,Pligiarism ,Issues in Theory & Practice,Ethical issues in group work,Counselor as a teacher,Ethics in counseling & psychoteraphy,Issues in supervision & consultation . |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| This course will give students the opprtunity to look at issues from an ethical perspective & help them to make more fair & Professional decisions in field practices, research and academic settings | ||
| Students demonstrate an ethical perspective in dealing with problems. | ||
| Develops fairer and more professional decision-making skills in research and academic work. | ||
| Comprehends professional ethics and legal issues specific to the field of psychological counseling. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | |
| 2 | What are morals & ethics | |
| 3 | Introduction to ACA ethical guidelines | |
| 4 | Competence | |
| 5 | Professional & ethical practise in multicultural & multiethnic society | |
| 6 | Counselee rights & counselor responsibilities (informed consent & informed assent) | |
| 7 | Confidentiality | |
| 8 | Multiple relationships & Professional boundaries | |
| 9 | Human research & animal reearch | |
| 10 | Pligiarism | |
| 11 | Issues in Theory & Practice | |
| 12 | Ethical issues in group work | |
| 13 | Counselor as a teacher | |
| 14 | Ethics in counseling & psychoteraphy | |
| 15 | Issues in supervision & consultation |
| Resources |
| • ACA (2014). Code of Ethics. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/2014-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=2d58522c_4 • Banyard, P. & Flanagan, C. (2005). Ethical issues and guidelines in psychology. Routledge. • Corey, G., Corey, M.S. & Callanan, P. (2011) 8th ed. Issues and ethics in the helping professions. Brooks/Cole • Knapp,J.S. & VandeCreek, L.D. (2006) Practical ethics for psychologists: A positive approach. APA. • Welfel, E.R. (2010). 4th ed. Ethics in counseling and psychotherapy: Standards, research & emerging issues. Brooks/Cole |
| Further reading and case studies will be provided by instructor. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |