TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	7
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Assistant Professor Zeynep Kızıl Aslan
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Define group dynamics and process in special groups. 2) Structure the psychological counseling process for at least one special group. 3) Explain the leading functions in the beginning, transition, action and termination phases, 4) Act in accordance with ethical and legal principles while configuring the psychological counseling process with special groups.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	No
COURSE DEFINITION	Development of advance level group leadering. Supporting people who have special problems and/or challenging experiences through group process. Dynamics of group process with special groups.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introducing the course and explaining the general purposes 2nd Week Introduction to Group Counseling, Group Features, Group Types 3rd Week Personality Features of Group Leader and the Impact of Skills and Co-Leader 4th Week Group Process, Group Planning with Special Groups 5th Week Initial Stage, Transition Stage 6th Week Working Stage, Termination Stage 7th Week Ethical principles in group counseling process for special groups 8th Week Midterm 9th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 10th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 11th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 12th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 13th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 14th Week Principles and techniques for structuring the group counseling process for special groups 15th Week Final Examination
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	1. Carroll M. R. and Wiggins, J. D. (2008). Grupla psikolojik danışmanın temel öğeleri: Kavramlar, ilkeler ve uygulamalar. (S. Doğan, Çev.). Ankara: PEGEM Akademi. 2. Corey, M. S. and Corey, G. (2006) Groups: Process and practice (seventh edition). Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education. 3. Demir, A. ve Koydemir, S. (Eds) (2011). Grupla psikolojik danışma. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. 4. Voltan-Acar, N. (2010). Grupla psikolojik danışmada alıştırmalar-deneyler (4. Basım). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 5. Voltan-Acar, N. (2012). Grupla psikolojik danışma ilke ve teknikleri (9. Basım). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Assignment 4 80 Presentation of Article 1 20 Total(%) 100 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 0 0 0 Preparation for Quiz 0 Individual or group work 14 8 112 Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0 Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0 Final exam 0 0 0 Homework 4 12 48 Article Presentation 1 3 3 Total Workload 205 Total Workload / 30 6,83 ECTS Credits of the Course 7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No