Bachelor in Guidance and Psychological Counseling

This program prepares students to support individuals and groups through counseling and guidance services, covering developmental psychology, counseling theories, assessment techniques, and educational guidance practices. Coursework typically includes the study of human development across the lifespan, group and individual counseling methods, psychological testing, and the ethical and professional standards that govern counseling practice. Students often study how guidance services are structured within schools and other institutional settings, alongside the psychological theories that inform counseling interventions. This 4 years bachelor's program is delivered in English at Ibn Haldun University, located in İstanbul, Turkey. Instruction in English is intended to prepare graduates to engage with international counseling literature and practice models, and to support students pursuing further study or professional experience abroad. İstanbul offers access to schools, clinics, and counseling centers that can serve as sites for supervised practicum experience. Many programs include supervised practicum or internship placements that allow students to apply counseling techniques under professional guidance before graduation. Coursework generally progresses from foundational psychology and human development courses toward more applied counseling and guidance methods. Graduates typically pursue careers as school counselors, guidance specialists, or entry-level roles in counseling and social service settings, and the degree commonly serves as a foundation for further graduate study in counseling, clinical, or educational psychology.