Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Hello, I'm Merve, a 4th year student in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department at Balıkesir University Necatibey Faculty of Education. Our department is part of the Department of Educational Sciences and aims to train psychological counselors who can provide preventive and developmental guidance services to individuals facing communication, adaptation, and relationship issues in schools and other institutions, helping them improve themselves.
As our department is housed within the Faculty of Education, our first two years are primarily focused on vocational knowledge courses. In the last two years, we delve into field-specific knowledge, including psychological counseling and counseling skills. We have a counseling unit within our school, where we offer individual counseling services. This unit serves as a practical setting for our psychological counseling course. Additionally, as part of our school-based counseling course, we visit schools and engage in guidance studies.
Upon graduation, we have various opportunities for employment, particularly within state institutions such as the Ministry of National Education. We can work as school counselors in educational institutions, police stations, courthouses, and other similar settings. There are also employment prospects in the private sector.
My interest in human psychology started at a young age, which led me to pursue a profession aligned with my passion. I chose to study in the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. Balıkesir University appealed to me due to its long-standing history, and I believed that the education offered here would be of high quality. Being located in a socially interactive environment, I benefit greatly from the various social opportunities around our university. Moreover, I frequently utilize the library situated in our campus garden.
To provide psychological counseling in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, I am currently preparing for the Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS). Balıkesir University has a rich history and offers excellent educational opportunities. I highly recommend candidates to consider studying here.
I extend my best wishes to all the candidates preparing for the university entrance exam, and I warmly welcome you to Balıkesir University.