The main subject of the course is quantitative methods and statistics used in social sciences. The focus will be on research design, sample methods and designing questionnaires. The statistical part will cover descriptive and inferential statistics. Special emphasis will be on factorial ANOVA and multiple regression. Students will get practical training in data analysis using jamovi. Students can use their own data.

The focus of this course is on counselling theories and their effective use in analysing counselling relationships and in planning interventions. Students also analyse their own counselling style. Special emphasis is on the development of counselling theories from psychoanalysis to postmodern counselling theories as well as the influences of cultural diversity and gender on the development of theories and counselling. Historical and ideological foundations of school and career counselling will be presented. Finally, a briew overview will be given over the history of school and career counselling in Iceland.

The focus is on the development of the Icelandic educational system and its theoretical premises. Research and theories on students' educational progress and school dropout are discussed with emphasis on diversity. Also, students learn about recent trends in career guidance in the neighbouring countries as well as methods in evaluating career counselling outcomes. The course will provide an overview of the Icelandic labour market and main trends. 

Students are introduced to the roles of career counsellors working in various settings in a multicultural society. Institutional functions and relations with other professionals along with legal frameworks and policies are also introduced. They get to know the main roles and processes faced by career counsellors, organization of services, ethical guidelines and get insight into their practices.   Students need to explore their values, experiences, cultural background and assumptions. This provides the groundwork for a personal theory of career counselling and professional development of students.

Students choose master’s level courses in their specialization, for example, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Humanities, or in other faculties of the school.

The main subjects of the course are personal and social difficulties of children and youth and developmental courses. Definitions and prevalence of behavioral, emotional and learning difficulties are reviewed, both theoretically and according to international classification systems. Also, youth risk taking is discussed with emphasis on theories on  resilience and preventions. The diversity of different  groups is stressed. Students get acquainted with evidenced based resources.

Students continue exploring the roles of career counsellors, organization of their work and practical approaches. Key features of the digital society are introduced and how they play out in the exploration of careers and counseling methods. Theories of motivation, self- regulation, self- efficacy and how to support students’ study habits are introduced. Interviewing skills, with focus on of active listening are practiced. Counseling communication models and the client-counseling relationship are addressed. The role of career counselors in multicultural society is integrated into all topics.

Theories of career development and construction are at the core of this course, with emphasis on the latest theoretical contributions in the field. The scientific foundations of career development theories are thoroughly discussed. Application of theories in career counseling and guidance is emphasized, methods and tools. Research based on career development theories and their application are introduced and evaluated. Current theoretical concerns and disputes are discussed.

Seminar

MA Thesis

Objective

Students should understand and be able to apply the most common statistical methods for data analysis and be capable of evaluating statistical results. The student should possess the skills and knowledge to analyze and communicate numerical information according to the APA-7 publication standard (e.g., in a scientific journal article or thesis) and be able to take initiative in statistical data processing. Additionally, students will be introduced to the main research designs in quantitative methodology.

Content and Topics

The course will cover quantitative research methods and various research designs. In the statistics portion, the main emphasis will be on the structure and interpretation of the general linear model, which encompasses a range of classical statistical methods such as correlation, regression analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Students will also learn to apply exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods. Finally, students will be introduced to single-case designs, the basic principles of Bayesian statistics, and total survey error assessment. Students will learn to perform analyses using statistical software. Strong emphasis will be placed on clear interpretation and communication of quantitative results according to the APA-7 publication standard.

Teaching Method

The course is taught weekly via online meetings, except for two in-person sessions (see weekly schedule), where students and instructors are expected to attend physically. Students may apply for an exemption from attending in person if they live very far away (e.g., residing abroad). Such students will participate in the in-person sessions via remote connection. Students must have the latest stable version of Jamovi (see jamovi.org) installed on their laptops, which they should bring to class.

The course’s objective is to introduce students to the diverse, academic criteria of qualitative research in social sciences and secondly that student’s gain experience in using qualitative methods. Furthermore, the course is practical in nature where each student works on an independent research assignment, which consists of designing and preparing a research project, collecting and analyzing data, and writing the main findings with guidance from the teacher. Research preparation, the creation of a research plan, data collection and analysis along with academic writing will be extensively covered during the course.

Seminar

MA Thesis

MA Thesis

Focus is on counseling communication with clients and interview stages. Models and concepts applied in counseling interviews are thoroughly discussed and practiced along with multicultural communication. Discussion on counseling process is continued and students tought to evaluate own communication style and approached in client and other relations. Diverse methods to evaluate client stories and problems and common goal settings in counseling addressed. Group counseling approaches and counseling in digital communities are introduced and practiced. Emphasis on reflective practice and professional development of students as career and guidance counselor is continued. Ethical issues are addressed through the course.

The major aim of the course is to connect theories, methods and practice in career counselling. Special focus is also on group work and systems in counselling, use of assessment instruments and ethical issues. The institutional and social barriers people experience in their career development path will also be discussed. Additionally, attention will be paid to the professional development of the student as a career counsellor in a multicultural society. Students work under the supervision of experienced career counsellors for 200 hours in their practicum placements (elementary/high school, comprehensive school/gymnasium, University, job-market/adult education).

MA Thesis

The main subject of the course is quantitative methods and statistics used in social sciences. The focus will be on research design, sample methods and designing questionnaires. The statistical part will cover descriptive and inferential statistics. Special emphasis will be on factorial ANOVA and multiple regression. Students will get practical training in data analysis using jamovi. Students can use their own data.

The focus of this course is on counselling theories and their effective use in analysing counselling relationships and in planning interventions. Students also analyse their own counselling style. Special emphasis is on the development of counselling theories from psychoanalysis to postmodern counselling theories as well as the influences of cultural diversity and gender on the development of theories and counselling. Historical and ideological foundations of school and career counselling will be presented. Finally, a briew overview will be given over the history of school and career counselling in Iceland.

The focus is on the development of the Icelandic educational system and its theoretical premises. Research and theories on students' educational progress and school dropout are discussed with emphasis on diversity. Also, students learn about recent trends in career guidance in the neighbouring countries as well as methods in evaluating career counselling outcomes. The course will provide an overview of the Icelandic labour market and main trends. 

Students are introduced to the roles of career counsellors working in various settings in a multicultural society. Institutional functions and relations with other professionals along with legal frameworks and policies are also introduced. They get to know the main roles and processes faced by career counsellors, organization of services, ethical guidelines and get insight into their practices.   Students need to explore their values, experiences, cultural background and assumptions. This provides the groundwork for a personal theory of career counselling and professional development of students.

Students choose master’s level courses in their specialization, for example, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Humanities, or in other faculties of the school.

The main subjects of the course are personal and social difficulties of children and youth and developmental courses. Definitions and prevalence of behavioral, emotional and learning difficulties are reviewed, both theoretically and according to international classification systems. Also, youth risk taking is discussed with emphasis on theories on  resilience and preventions. The diversity of different  groups is stressed. Students get acquainted with evidenced based resources.

Students continue exploring the roles of career counsellors, organization of their work and practical approaches. Key features of the digital society are introduced and how they play out in the exploration of careers and counseling methods. Theories of motivation, self- regulation, self- efficacy and how to support students’ study habits are introduced. Interviewing skills, with focus on of active listening are practiced. Counseling communication models and the client-counseling relationship are addressed. The role of career counselors in multicultural society is integrated into all topics.

Theories of career development and construction are at the core of this course, with emphasis on the latest theoretical contributions in the field. The scientific foundations of career development theories are thoroughly discussed. Application of theories in career counseling and guidance is emphasized, methods and tools. Research based on career development theories and their application are introduced and evaluated. Current theoretical concerns and disputes are discussed.

Seminar

MA Thesis

Objective

Students should understand and be able to apply the most common statistical methods for data analysis and be capable of evaluating statistical results. The student should possess the skills and knowledge to analyze and communicate numerical information according to the APA-7 publication standard (e.g., in a scientific journal article or thesis) and be able to take initiative in statistical data processing. Additionally, students will be introduced to the main research designs in quantitative methodology.

Content and Topics

The course will cover quantitative research methods and various research designs. In the statistics portion, the main emphasis will be on the structure and interpretation of the general linear model, which encompasses a range of classical statistical methods such as correlation, regression analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Students will also learn to apply exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods. Finally, students will be introduced to single-case designs, the basic principles of Bayesian statistics, and total survey error assessment. Students will learn to perform analyses using statistical software. Strong emphasis will be placed on clear interpretation and communication of quantitative results according to the APA-7 publication standard.

Teaching Method

The course is taught weekly via online meetings, except for two in-person sessions (see weekly schedule), where students and instructors are expected to attend physically. Students may apply for an exemption from attending in person if they live very far away (e.g., residing abroad). Such students will participate in the in-person sessions via remote connection. Students must have the latest stable version of Jamovi (see jamovi.org) installed on their laptops, which they should bring to class.

The course’s objective is to introduce students to the diverse, academic criteria of qualitative research in social sciences and secondly that student’s gain experience in using qualitative methods. Furthermore, the course is practical in nature where each student works on an independent research assignment, which consists of designing and preparing a research project, collecting and analyzing data, and writing the main findings with guidance from the teacher. Research preparation, the creation of a research plan, data collection and analysis along with academic writing will be extensively covered during the course.

Seminar

MA Thesis

MA Thesis

Focus is on counseling communication with clients and interview stages. Models and concepts applied in counseling interviews are thoroughly discussed and practiced along with multicultural communication. Discussion on counseling process is continued and students tought to evaluate own communication style and approached in client and other relations. Diverse methods to evaluate client stories and problems and common goal settings in counseling addressed. Group counseling approaches and counseling in digital communities are introduced and practiced. Emphasis on reflective practice and professional development of students as career and guidance counselor is continued. Ethical issues are addressed through the course.

The major aim of the course is to connect theories, methods and practice in career counselling. Special focus is also on group work and systems in counselling, use of assessment instruments and ethical issues. The institutional and social barriers people experience in their career development path will also be discussed. Additionally, attention will be paid to the professional development of the student as a career counsellor in a multicultural society. Students work under the supervision of experienced career counsellors for 200 hours in their practicum placements (elementary/high school, comprehensive school/gymnasium, University, job-market/adult education).

MA Thesis