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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03181029 Solution Focused Therapy 4 Spring 8 3+0+0 3 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Yusuf GÜREL
Instructor(s) Yusuf GÜREL
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Cognitive, affective and behavioral therapy models and short-term therapy history; solution-focused counseling principles and techniques, structuring solution-focused counseling sessions, techniques used
Objectives of the Course
The general aim of the course is to enable students to learn basic concepts and principles in the theoretical foundations of solution-oriented approach, basic concepts and principles in solution-focused therapy, and intervention and applications.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
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 To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. 5
P6 Adheres to the ethical principles of competence/competence, beneficence and non-harm, responsibility, honesty, respect for human rights and non-discrimination accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association. 3
P11 Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. 3
P13 To be able to express by establishing a connection between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the general culture of the individual. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. P.1.1 1
O2 Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. P.1.2 1
O3 Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. P.1.4 1
O4 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights P.6.3 1
O5 Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. P.11.1 1
O6 Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. P.11.2 1
O7 Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. P.12.1 1
O8 Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. P.12.2 1
O9 Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. P.12.3 1
O10 Synthesizes observed information to provide multidimensional explanations. P.12.6 1
** 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 Introducing the course and explaining the general objectives
2 History, characteristics and basic assumptions of solution-focused therapy
3 Initial interview and goal setting
4 With the techniques used in the solution-focused therapy process
5 Discovering and structuring solutions during therapy
6 Evaluating the first session and managing other sessions
7 Evaluating the first session and managing other sessions
8 Midterm
9 Solution-focused therapy with children and adolescents
10 Solution-focused therapy with children and adolescents
11 short-term solution focused family therapy
12 Case Study
13 Case Study
14 Final exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Felsefesi, Teknikleri ve Uygulama Örnekleriyle Çözüm Odaklı Kısa Terapi-Oğuzhan Zengin-Efe Akademi Yayınları
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
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) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 16 16
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 1 24 24
Other 1 24 24
Total Work Load: 148
Total Work Load / 30 4,93
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P6 P11 P12
O1 Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. 4 - - -
O2 Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. 4 - - -
O3 Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. 4 - - -
O4 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights - 4 - -
O5 Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. - - 4 -
O6 Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. - - 4 -
O7 Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. - - - 4
O8 Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. - - - 4
O9 Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. - - - 4
O10 Synthesizes observed information to provide multidimensional explanations. - - - 4