Accreditation (English)

2023-2024 PERIOD

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FORM*

Please fill out this form separately for each undergraduate program in psychological counseling education that you wish to be evaluated by PDR-EPDAB.

Submit the completed forms for the programs to be evaluated as an attachment to the Faculty Dean’s application letter electronically by no later than January 31, 2024 (1st Application Period / January 1-31, 2024) / May 31, 2024 (2nd Application Period / May 1-31, 2024) and send it to the following address:

Ragıp ÖZYÜREK

Economic Enterprise of the Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB

1. Information about the applying institution:

1. University conducting the program:
2. Faculty conducting the program:
3. Department/Division conducting the program:
4. Dean of the faculty making the application:
5. a. Name and Surname:
6. b. Title:
7. c. Phone number:
8. d. Fax: e.
9. E-mail address:

1. Information about the undergraduate program to be evaluated:

1. Program name:
2. Description written on the diploma awarded to graduates of the program:
3. Year when students were first admitted to the program:
4. Year when the program first graduated students:
5. Is there another program with a similar name in your faculty?: If not, you can proceed to Section C No Yes
6. i) What are the similar educational programs (e.g., evening education, psychological counseling education programs conducted in a different language)? Please specify the names of these programs.

6. ii) Which of the similar educational programs have graduated students?(2) (1) Evening education programs that have graduated students must apply for program evaluation together with normal education programs that are applying for initial or re-evaluation. If the diplomas awarded to graduates of similar educational programs other than evening education cannot be distinguished from those awarded to graduates of normal education programs applying for initial or re-evaluation, these similar educational programs must also apply for program evaluation together with the normal education programs. iii) Please attach a sample of the graduation diplomas for each of the normal education and similar educational programs that have graduated students. If there are similar educational programs whose graduation diplomas differ from those of normal education programs, please specify.

1. Type of evaluation application (mark the applicable option): Select

1. Initial General Evaluation application
2. Re-evaluation application
3. Interim Evaluation application

1. Evaluation Criteria/Standards to be Applied in the 2023-2024 Evaluation Period:

The “Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB-PDR Undergraduate Education National Standards Version1.0-27.04.2022” will be used in the evaluation of all undergraduate programs to be assessed.

For the website link: https://pdr.org.tr/akreditasyon/akreditasyon-belgeler/

1. Pre-Visit and Information Requests for the 2023-2024 Evaluation Period(3):

(The travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses of the relevant PDR-EPDAB personnel for pre-visit and information activities during the accreditation process will be covered by the faculties requesting this.)

Requested

Not requested

1. Has the educational institution applying for evaluation for the first time previously applied to any other National/International accreditation organizations?

Select Yes No

If your answer is “yes,” please specify which organization and the outcome.

1. Please attach a brochure/booklet, etc., introducing your institution and educational system, and if available, an introduction CD not exceeding 30 minutes to the application letter.

SUBMIT

Undergraduate programs applying for accreditation evaluation by PDR-EPDAB for the first time in the 2023-2024 evaluation period must apply to PDR-EPDAB by January 26, 2024 (or by May 31, 2024, for second period applications).

Programs that do not submit their accreditation applications by January 31, 2024, for the first application period, or by May 31, 2024, for the second application period, will not be considered for evaluation in the 2023-2024 period.

Psychological Counseling Education Programs Eligible to Apply for Accreditation

Psychological counseling education programs at higher education institutions recognized by YÖK in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can apply for accreditation evaluation.

Only undergraduate programs related to psychological counseling education can apply for accreditation to PDR-EPDAB.

A psychological counseling education program applying for the first time must have graduated students before the application date.

Applications must be made separately for each program if there are primary and secondary education programs, as well as Turkish and English programs, within the same department/division.

PDR-EPDAB

A Roadmap for Evaluation and Accreditation Processes

(For the 1st Application Period / January 1-31, 2024)

Before the institution visit

DAUE: Evaluation and Accreditation Implementation Principles Directive

During and after the institution visit

DAUE: Evaluation and Accreditation Implementation Principles Directive.

*January 31, 2024: This is the deadline for higher education institutions to notify PDR-EPDAB of the programs they wish to apply for accreditation in 2023 during the first application period.

Important Note: Applications related to undergraduate programs must be submitted to the PDR-EPDAB Economic Enterprise Office by filling out the PDR-EPDAB Undergraduate Programs Evaluation Application Form. Considering potential postal delays, it is strongly recommended to also send an electronic copy of the applications to akreditasyonpdr@gmail.com by this date.

PDR-EPDAB

A Roadmap for Evaluation and Accreditation Processes

(For the 2nd Application Period / May 1-31, 2024)

DAUE: Evaluation and Accreditation Implementation Principles Directive

DAUE: Evaluation and Accreditation Implementation Principles Directive.

*May 31, 2024: This is the deadline for higher education institutions to notify PDR-EPDAB of the programs they wish to apply for accreditation in 2023 during the first application period.

Important Note: Applications related to undergraduate programs must be submitted to the PDR-EPDAB Economic Enterprise Office by filling out the PDR-EPDAB Undergraduate Programs Evaluation Application Form. Considering potential postal delays, it is strongly recommended to also send an electronic copy of the applications to akreditasyonpdr@gmail.com by this date.

Accreditation Fees and Payment Schedule

The accreditation fees for the 2023-2024 period have been updated according to the decision taken at the PDR-EPDAB AÜK meeting dated 25.10.2023 and numbered 2023/04.

The accreditation fees for each program to be evaluated are provided in the table below.

(1) Evaluation of programs to be assessed for the first time or those with existing accreditation that are typically evaluated every five years.

(2) Evaluation of programs that were previously given short-term accreditation based on the general evaluation.

(3) Evaluation of programs that were previously given one-year accreditation based on the interim or general evaluation.

For the 2023-2024 period, the accreditation fees to be paid by institutions for the General Evaluation of their programs are as follows:

• 15% after the initial application is reviewed and accepted, and the necessary documents are prepared, to be paid within May 2024,
• 35% after the self-evaluation reports are reviewed, to be paid within October 2024,
• The remaining 50% will be collected after the evaluation visit.

PDR-EPDAB National Standards / Criteria to be Used in Accreditation Evaluations

The “Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB-PDR Undergraduate Education National Standards Version 1.0-27.04.2022” will be used in the evaluation of all undergraduate programs to be assessed.

Self-Evaluation Report to be Used in Accreditation Evaluations

Undergraduate programs that will undergo General Evaluation must use the “Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB Self-Evaluation Report-Version-1.0-10.2023” document.

Standards for Practical Courses to be Utilized in Accreditation Evaluations

Individual Psychological Counseling Practice

• National Standards for Individual Psychological Counseling Practices – Version 1.0, 26.08.2022

Group Psychological Counseling Experience

• Standards for Group Psychological Counseling Practices – Version 1.0, 29.07.2022

School Psychological Counseling Practices

• Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB National Standards for School Psychological Counseling Practices – Version 1.0, 05.09.2022
• Additionally, it is recommended to carefully review the “Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB Considerations for Preparing the Self-Evaluation Report-Version 1.0-27.04.2022”

Dear Stakeholders,

Reports and accreditation decisions prepared for psychological counseling education programs that have been externally evaluated by PDR-EPDAB for accreditation are open to appeal.

Detailed information on how institutions running the programs can exercise this right is explained in the Turkish PDR Association PDR-EPDAB Appeals and Complaints Commission Directive.

As an organization, our goal is to achieve excellence by maximizing the reliability and consistency levels in the program evaluation and accreditation processes we conduct. Continuous improvement, a fundamental component of quality assurance, is our strategic and perpetual goal. By following the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, we strive to improve the quality of the services we provide to you every day.

However, we have not yet achieved perfection. It is crucial to know the areas for improvement in our services to achieve this. Your contributions are needed in this regard.

Therefore;

• As our external stakeholders, please report any disruptions you observe in our services.
• Report those responsible for these disruptions.
• If you think the prepared reports and decisions made are incorrect, use your right to appeal.

Your appeals and complaints will be answered within the legal timeframes according to the Appeals and Complaints Commission Directive.

Thank you for your cooperation and contributions.

Best regards,

PDR-EPDAB Accreditation Supreme Board