FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Which type of score does the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Program (GPC) require for application?
TEDU Faculty of Education Guidance and Psychological Counseling (GPC) Undergraduate Program accepts students with the "equal weight" score type as of the 2018-2019 academic year.
2. How many years is the undergraduate education in the GPC Program?
GPC undergraduate education (after English preparatory education) is planned to last 4 years (8 semesters).
3. Can GPC Program students do minor and double major?
GPC studentS can enroll in minor and double major programs of different departments within the Faculty of Education if they meet the necessary conditions determined by the university. In this context, if a student studying in the GPC program is accepted to do so, they can complete a double major or minor program by completing certain courses from English Language Teaching, Elementary Mathematics Teaching, Preschool Teaching, and Classroom Teaching programs.
4. How did The distance education process work at TED University Faculty of Education during the pandemic process? Has education been interrupted? How were the exams done?
During the pandemic that affected our country and the whole world in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year, all courses at TED University continued without interruption with synchronous distance education. In this context, our Faculty has conducted all of the 185 courses (including applied courses) opened in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year with synchronous distance education. Faculty members and students have succeeded in adapting to the process in a short time. During the process, there were no technical problems in terms of the delivery of education services and access to students. The tools of the students in need of technical equipment such as tablets etc. were provided by the university. Midterm and final exams, on the other hand, were conducted in accordance with student-centered teaching, with methods such as in-class studies, projects, and group work. You can follow our activities related to the distance education process on the Faculty of Education and GPC web pages, as well as the Faculty Instagram and GPC Facebook pages.
5. In the YKS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide, it is written that the program is accredited opposite the TED University Education Faculty GPC Program. What does it mean to be accredited?
Accreditation means the provision of a service in an area in accordance with predetermined standards. Accreditation in higher education means that the education given by the programs is above the specified standards. TED University is a university that has a quality document since its establishment and puts this quality document into practice in its operation. Accreditation processes are supported and encouraged by our university and faculty.
TED University Psychological Counseling Program has been evaluated by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Education Faculties Education Programs (EPDAD) authorized by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) and has been awarded the accreditation document.
6. Faculty of Education GPC web page, under the programs tab; There are two separate programs “2017-2018 and before” and “Teaching Program”. Which curriculum will we follow?
Undergraduate education programs of Education Faculties are determined by the Council of Higher Education in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education. The Council of Higher Education rearranged the education faculty programs in the 2018-2019 academic year. Thus, starting from the 2018-2019 academic year, students who started the faculty of education follow the new program. Students enrolled in our faculty before the 2017-2018 academic year following the program, which is in the "2017-2018 and before" file on our website. The application for this program will be removed after the 2020-2021 academic year.
7. What kind of application opportunities are there in the TED University Education Faculty GPC Program?
Depending on the founding principles of TED University, the Faculty of Education GPC Program, which is based on a student-centered learning approach, gives importance to implementation. From this point of view, while preparing students for their professional life, it provides the opportunity to make many practices both inside and outside the classroom.
Within our university, there are classrooms with different features so that the lessons can be carried out in an application-oriented manner. In addition, there are 4 Psychological Counseling Laboratories in our Faculty, designed for this purpose, where courses such as "Individual Counseling Practices" are conducted.
In addition, other application-oriented courses such as "Guidance Practices in Schools, Vocational Guidance Practices" the programs, it is aimed that our students to experience different school environments (state school, private school, etc.) in order to prepare them for their professional life in the best way. Many plans and collaborations are made for our students to be at school outside of the classroom, thereby increasing their experiences.
8. Studying English scares me sometimes and I don't know how it will contribute to me in the future. What are the contributions of studying English in the GPC Program to me?
100% English is taught in all programs of TEDU. After enrolling in the programs they have won, our students take the exam held by the English Language School and start either the undergraduate program or the preparatory class according to their qualifications. With the qualified English education offered at the English Language School, they gain the ability to follow all kinds of publications related to their courses, actively participate in seminars and discussions, fulfill the written and oral requirements of the courses, and provide the necessary English communication in social life.
Today, educational institutions are increasingly looking for individuals who can speak English. This quest makes it advantageous for graduates of education faculties teaching in English in the transition to business life. On the other hand, psychological counselor candidates who speak English primarily gain the ability to access and follow scientific studies in their field, thanks to the education they receive. Psychological counselor candidates who acquire the habit of lifelong learning during the education process have the chance to apply the current studies in their professional lives.
Our students who study English easily adapt to the process when they want to continue their education abroad or find a job opportunity after graduation. In addition, during their undergraduate education, they can continue their education abroad for a certain period of time with the ERASMUS+ program or create different internship opportunities for themselves.
If our students who graduate from our faculty want to continue their education with graduate programs, they will be ready for this process in terms of English.
9. I want to go abroad with the ERASMUS program. What are the opportunities you provide to your students in this regard?
Since the language of instruction is English, our students can easily participate in the ERASMUS program and gain experience abroad as a part of their education life. In particular, our students who attend the GPC Program have the opportunity to do summer internships not only during the semester but also during the summer months.
Our students have the opportunity to participate in the ERASMUS program at certain universities in Romania, Spain and Germany with which we have agreements with. The International Cooperations Commission of our faculty continues to work intensively in order to increase the number of cooperation and to provide our students with more international experience.
10. Difficulties I encountered during my education life, career issues, course selection, etc. How do you provide support? Will there be someone to support me on this?
Academic counseling is considered important by faculty members in all programs within the Faculty of Education and is carried out with great effort. In other words, our students walk with their academic advisors during the learning process. From the first semester, they start their education, our students determine the courses they want to take with the support of their advisors. In this process, it is aimed not only to determine the courses to be taken during the term, but also to inform our students about the regulations, guide our students who want to do a double major or minor program, and prepare the students for business life after graduation. In addition, students who want to do postgraduate education are provided with the information they need in the process, and students are supported and encouraged in matters related to their careers. Thus, academic counseling is a tool that supports students in determining their careers.