Message from the Program Director

The Doctoral Program in Guidance and Psychological Counseling aims to train professional psychological counselors by taking a holistic approach to individual development. The 4-year (240 ECTS) doctoral program adopts an educational model based on current theories, applied courses, and ethical principles. The program requires attendance in at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of applied courses. The language of instruction is Turkish.
Vision
The vision of the Counseling and Psychological Counseling doctoral program is to train psychological counselors who can address the cognitive, emotional, social, and professional development of individuals from a holistic perspective, equipped with scientifically based knowledge and skills, committed to ethical principles, highly culturally sensitive, and with a developed sense of social responsibility. The program aims to train its students not only to intervene in existing problems but also to embrace a preventive and developmental counseling approach, enabling them to adapt to changing social needs and global developments as professionals. In line with this vision, the program embraces an educational approach that integrates theoretical knowledge with practice and supports critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills. It aims to strengthen students’ professional competence by enabling them to effectively use current approaches in psychological counseling, measurement and evaluation methods, research skills, and technology. At the same time, it is a fundamental priority to train psychological counselors who are respectful of individual differences, act within the framework of human rights and ethical responsibilities, understand the multicultural structure of society, and are sensitive to this structure. The RPD Doctoral Program aims to be a program that is nationally and internationally renowned, highly productive in terms of science, establishes strong collaborations with application areas, and makes a difference in society with its graduates. In this context, our vision is to be a pioneering program that trains psychological counselors who can provide qualified services in the fields of education, health, social services, and mental health, contribute to the psychological well-being of individuals and society, and possess leadership qualities.

Assistant Professor Bedriye YILMAZ ALICI