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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Interdisciplinary Family Counseling Thesis Master
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
80230104 Master Thesis 2 Autumn 3 0+0+0 30 30
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle -
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Çalışılan alanla ilgili kullanılması gereken yöntemleri (Nicel ve Nitel) kullanmak.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor(s) Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Determining a topic related to the field of Family Counseling and carrying out a two-semester Master's degree study in the relevant field in accordance with the Graduate Institute Regulations and thesis writing principles.
Objectives of the Course
An entrepreneur who can analyze the family system and structure in our country, has current knowledge and skills in the field of family counseling, systematically defines the needs of the family based on the basic principles that are important in family counseling, and can continue the holistic care and monitoring of the family with an interdisciplinary team approach in line with the needs, and carries out his work with effective communication and cooperation. and to train family counseling professionals with advanced problem-solving skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses X
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Analyzes and synthesizes the problems of the field, develops solution proposals in line with professional and ethical values, shares information and participates in team work. 4
P2 It has the knowledge and perspective of evaluating and managing the source, boundaries, truthfulness, validity, and reliability of knowledge. 5
P3 It has knowledge of scientific knowledge and findings in the field of family counseling, reaching outcomes, following up current literature, evaluating and applying them. 5
P4 It interprets and evaluates scientific data using the knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of family counseling, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution proposals based on research and evidence-based professional and ethical values, shares knowledge and teamwork. 4
P5 It uses all kinds of information and technologies related to the field of family counseling. 3
P6 Using the knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of family counseling, he / she provides the necessary solution-oriented education for the problems that arise for the individual, family and collective. 4
P7 It provides a solution to problems specific to the field of family counseling in the direction of scientific data. 4
P8 Taking responsibility for the family counseling field as a team member by having the ability to independently perform their work using the experience and knowledge they have and working in partnership with other occupational groups working on this field. 3
P9 Takes responsibility as an individual and a team member to solve complex and intricate problems that are encountered and unpredicted in practice related to the field of family counseling. 4
P10 As a family counselor, he plans, directs and monitors the activities for the development of those under his / her responsibility in a project framework. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Understands the basic concepts, theories and research findings in the field of family counseling. P.1.1 5
O2 Develops an in-depth understanding of family communication, conflict management, and relationship dynamics. P.1.2 7
O3 Applies family counseling methods effectively. P.1.3 3
O4 Identifies gaps in the family counseling literature and suggests new approaches. P.1.5 7
O5 Evaluates their practices taking into account compliance with professional ethical values. P.1.6 1
O6 Develops the ability to understand how to relate information from various sources to each other. P.2.2 7
O7 It uses information sources effectively and shows the ability to Deconstruct various information by combining and applying it. P.2.3 7
O8 Criticizes information sources and evaluates them from different perspectives. P.2.4 7
O9 It synthesizes information obtained from various information sources and creates a new point of view. P.2.5 7
O10 It critically evaluates information sources and questions and interprets their reliability. P.2.6 7
O11 Understands the basic concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of family counseling. P.3.1 7
O12 Understands how the findings in the current literature can be transferred to practical applications. P.3.2 7
O13 Applies research-based methods effectively. P.3.3 7
O14 Criticizes research in the current literature and analyzes methodological difficulties and limitations. P.3.4 7
O15 It combines information obtained from different sources and develops new approaches to strengthen its own family counseling practice. P.3.5 7
O16 Evaluates the scientific information in the family counseling literature from a critical point of view. P.3.6 7
O17 Knows the information about professional and ethical values up-to-date and completely. P.4.1 7
O18 Understands scientific data and identifies problems in the field of family counseling. P.4.2 7
O19 Applies scientific data in family counseling practice. P.4.3 7
O20 Analyzes the problems in family counseling and evaluates their origins from a scientific point of view. P.4.4 7
O21 Develops original solution proposals by combining scientific data and professional ethical values. P.4.5 7
O22 Criticizes the solution proposals developed in accordance with professional and ethical values and evaluates their effects. P.4.6 7
O23 Understands the purpose and effects of the technologies used in family counseling processes. P.5.2 7
O24 He has the ability to conduct remote consulting using online consulting platforms. P.5.3 7
O25 Analyzes the digital data in the family counseling processes and interprets these analyzes. P.5.4 7
O26 Develops original solutions that will improve family counseling practice by using digital tools. P.5.5 7
O27 Evaluates the compliance of technological applications in family counseling processes with professional standards. P.5.6 7
O28 Understands the problems that may arise at the individual, family and community levels. P.6.1 7
O29 Understands the origins of problems and understands the effects of these problems on the individual, family and society. P.6.2 7
O30 It analyzes the relationships of problems with family dynamics, individual psychology and social interactions. P.6.4 7
O31 Measures and evaluates educational results at the individual, family and community level. P.6.6 7
O32 Understands the special problems in the field of family counseling based on scientific data. P.7.1 7
O33 Develops solution-oriented applications in family counseling processes using scientific data. P.7.3 7
O34 Criticizes different scientific theories and approaches and analyzes their applications. P.7.4 7
O35 Evaluates the solution proposals developed in accordance with scientific methodology. P.7.6 7
O36 Develops effective communication and understanding with different professional groups while working in cooperation. P.8.2 7
O37 Applies family counseling skills and knowledge in the context of working collaboratively. P.8.3 7
O38 It provides the ability to evaluate the efficiency of team work in cooperation and make the necessary corrections. P.8.6 7
O39 Understands the complex problems encountered using deep knowledge and experience in the field of family counseling. P.9.1 7
O40 Develops an individually solution-oriented approach to complex problems and effective strategies. P.9.3 7
O41 Using analytical skills to identify the origins of problems and evaluate interactions. P.9.4 7
O42 Within the team, it regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the applied solution strategies. P.9.6 7
O43 Applies practical skills in the process of conducting activities. P.10.3 7
O44 Develops solution strategies by analyzing the problems encountered in the educational process. P.10.4 7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Literature Review and Thesis Writing
2 Literature Review and Thesis Writing
3 Thesis Writing and Editing
4 Thesis Writing and Editing
5 Thesis Writing and Editing
6 Thesis Writing and Editing
7 Thesis Writing and Evaluation of Data
8 Thesis Writing and Evaluation of Data
9 Thesis Writing and Evaluation of Data
10 Thesis Writing and Evaluation of Data
11 Preparation for Thesis Presentation
12 Preparation for Thesis Presentation
13 Preparation for Thesis Presentation
14 Preparation for Thesis Presentation
Textbook or Material
Resources These are the sources used in the study according to the writing rules of the Graduate Institute.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Homework - -
Projects - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam 1 100 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 6 3 18
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 21 40 840
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 900
Total Work Load / 30 30
Course ECTS Credits: 30
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
O1 Understands the basic concepts, theories and research findings in the field of family counseling. 5 - - - - - - - - -
O2 Develops an in-depth understanding of family communication, conflict management, and relationship dynamics. 4 - - - - - - - - -
O3 Applies family counseling methods effectively. 5 - - - - - - - - -
O4 Identifies gaps in the family counseling literature and suggests new approaches. 3 - - - - - - - - -
O5 Evaluates their practices taking into account compliance with professional ethical values. 4 - - - - - - - - -
O6 Develops the ability to understand how to relate information from various sources to each other. - 4 - - - - - - - -
O7 It uses information sources effectively and shows the ability to Deconstruct various information by combining and applying it. - 4 - - - - - - - -
O8 Criticizes information sources and evaluates them from different perspectives. - 5 - - - - - - - -
O9 It synthesizes information obtained from various information sources and creates a new point of view. - 5 - - - - - - - -
O10 It critically evaluates information sources and questions and interprets their reliability. - 5 - - - - - - - -
O11 Understands the basic concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of family counseling. - - 5 - - - - - - -
O12 Understands how the findings in the current literature can be transferred to practical applications. - - 5 - - - - - - -
O13 Applies research-based methods effectively. - - 4 - - - - - - -
O14 Criticizes research in the current literature and analyzes methodological difficulties and limitations. - - 5 - - - - - - -
O15 It combines information obtained from different sources and develops new approaches to strengthen its own family counseling practice. - - 4 - - - - - - -
O16 Evaluates the scientific information in the family counseling literature from a critical point of view. - - 5 - - - - - - -
O17 Knows the information about professional and ethical values up-to-date and completely. - - - 4 - - - - - -
O18 Understands scientific data and identifies problems in the field of family counseling. - - - 4 - - - - - -
O19 Applies scientific data in family counseling practice. - - - 4 - - - - - -
O20 Analyzes the problems in family counseling and evaluates their origins from a scientific point of view. - - - 5 - - - - - -
O21 Develops original solution proposals by combining scientific data and professional ethical values. - - - 4 - - - - - -
O22 Criticizes the solution proposals developed in accordance with professional and ethical values and evaluates their effects. - - - 5 - - - - - -
O23 Understands the purpose and effects of the technologies used in family counseling processes. - - - - 3 - - - - -
O24 He has the ability to conduct remote consulting using online consulting platforms. - - - - 4 - - - - -
O25 Analyzes the digital data in the family counseling processes and interprets these analyzes. - - - - 4 - - - - -
O26 Develops original solutions that will improve family counseling practice by using digital tools. - - - - 3 - - - - -
O27 Evaluates the compliance of technological applications in family counseling processes with professional standards. - - - - 3 - - - - -
O28 Understands the problems that may arise at the individual, family and community levels. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O29 Understands the origins of problems and understands the effects of these problems on the individual, family and society. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O30 It analyzes the relationships of problems with family dynamics, individual psychology and social interactions. - - - - - 3 - - - -
O31 Measures and evaluates educational results at the individual, family and community level. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O32 Understands the special problems in the field of family counseling based on scientific data. - - - - - - 4 - - -
O33 Develops solution-oriented applications in family counseling processes using scientific data. - - - - - - 4 - - -
O34 Criticizes different scientific theories and approaches and analyzes their applications. - - - - - - 4 - - -
O35 Evaluates the solution proposals developed in accordance with scientific methodology. - - - - - - 3 - - -
O36 Develops effective communication and understanding with different professional groups while working in cooperation. - - - - - - - 4 - -
O37 Applies family counseling skills and knowledge in the context of working collaboratively. - - - - - - - 3 - -
O38 It provides the ability to evaluate the efficiency of team work in cooperation and make the necessary corrections. - - - - - - - 3 - -
O39 Understands the complex problems encountered using deep knowledge and experience in the field of family counseling. - - - - - - - - 5 -
O40 Develops an individually solution-oriented approach to complex problems and effective strategies. - - - - - - - - 4 -
O41 Using analytical skills to identify the origins of problems and evaluate interactions. - - - - - - - - 4 -
O42 Within the team, it regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the applied solution strategies. - - - - - - - - 3 -
O43 Applies practical skills in the process of conducting activities. - - - - - - - - - 4
O44 Develops solution strategies by analyzing the problems encountered in the educational process. - - - - - - - - - 3