PSY336 Psychotherapy and Counseling
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Psychology
Pinar Unal Aydin
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course will teach students how to interview with the clients, to make an accurate assessment, to understand the psychotherapeutic communication techniques.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
"1. Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Concepts and Cases by Robert S. Sharf 5th edition 2.Ethics and Decision Making in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition. 3.Essential Interviewing and Counseling Skills : An Integrated Approach to Practice, Prout, 2014."
Additional Literature
Essential Interviewing and Counseling Skills : An Integrated Approach to Practice, Prout, 2014."Teaching Methods
Course delivery will be via lecture
Presentations and in-class role-plays.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Definition of psychotherapy | Textbook 1. Relevant chapters |
| 3 | Interviewing and Counseling | Textbook 3. chapter 5 |
| 4 | Interviewing and Counseling | Textbook 3. chapter 5 |
| 5 | Quiz | |
| 6 | Active listening skills | Textbook 3. chapter 6 |
| 7 | Review of the topics | |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Empathy and Therapeutic Alliance | Textbook 3. chapter 7 |
| 10 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 1 | Textbook 3. chapter 8 |
| 11 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2 | Textbook 3. chapter 8 |
| 12 | Quiz 2 | |
| 13 | Obstacles in Therapeutic Progress | Textbook 3. chapter 9 |
| 14 | Ethics | Textbook2.Relevant Chapters |
| 15 | Review of the topics |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY336.1 | Course | Thursday 09:00 - 11:50 | A F1.25 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 11:15 | B F2.7C | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 11:00 | B F2.7C | |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 11:15 | B F2.7C |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Mid-term
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Quiz 1
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Quiz 2
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IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
45 hours ⏳ (3 week × 15 h)
Quiz 1
15 hours ⏳ (3 week × 5 h)
Quiz 2
20 hours ⏳ (4 week × 5 h)
In Term Study
35 hours ⏳ (7 week × 5 h)
Final Exam Study
35 hours ⏳ (7 week × 5 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY336] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| PSY336 | Psychotherapy and Counseling | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | PSY103 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Pinar Unal Aydin | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 9:30-11:15 Tuesday: 9:30-11:00 Thursday: 9:30-11:15 |
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| paydin@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course will teach students how to interview with the clients, to make an accurate assessment, to understand the psychotherapeutic communication techniques. | |||||||||
| Textbook | "1. Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Concepts and Cases by Robert S. Sharf 5th edition 2.Ethics and Decision Making in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition. 3.Essential Interviewing and Counseling Skills : An Integrated Approach to Practice, Prout, 2014." | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Course delivery will be via lecture, presentations and in-class role-plays. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Definition of psychotherapy | Textbook 1. Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Interviewing and Counseling | Textbook 3. chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Interviewing and Counseling | Textbook 3. chapter 5 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Quiz | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Active listening skills | Textbook 3. chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Review of the topics | |||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Empathy and Therapeutic Alliance | Textbook 3. chapter 7 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 1 | Textbook 3. chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2 | Textbook 3. chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Quiz 2 | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Obstacles in Therapeutic Progress | Textbook 3. chapter 9 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Ethics | Textbook2.Relevant Chapters | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Review of the topics | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | all | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-term | 1 | 30 | all | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz 1 | 1 | 10 | All LOs | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz 2 | 1 | 10 | All LOs | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 15 | 3 | 45 | Quiz 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Quiz 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | In Term Study | 5 | 7 | 35 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 5 | 7 | 35 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/02/2026 | |||||||||