Sefa Bulut
Head of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Program, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Ibn Haldun University, Başakşehir, İstanbul, Turkey
Academic Background
- May 2003, Ph.D. in School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology (SAHEP). Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
- Fall 2002, Graduate Certificate of Gerontology. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
- July 1998, MS in Applied Behavioral Studies (ABSED), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA.
- Fall 1997, Quality University Instruction: A Teaching Effectiveness Training Program for College Instructors. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA.
- 1992-1994, Teaching Certificate, College of Education, Ankara University. Ankara, Turkey.
- 1989-1993, BS in Psychology, minor in Sociology and Philosophy.
- College of Arts and Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
- 1986- 1989, Edirne High School, High School Diploma, Science Major, Edirne, Turkey.
Professional Experiences
- January 2004-April 2017: Associate Prof. Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University
- June 2012-September 2012: Visiting Professor, at Lindenwood University
- April 2012- Associate Professor, in Counseling Psychology Department
- November 2009-Today: Head of Counseling Psychology Department
- September 2004 & August 2005: Served in Gülhane Military Academy Care and Rehabilitation Center as a Trauma and Military Psychologist.
- July 2004: Appointed as an Assistant Professor
- Fall 2002 & Spring 2003 Teaching Assistant to Dr. Tona Palmer- for Athletic Training Program.
- Fall 2001 & Spring 2002 Instructor of 3413 Child and Adolescent Development. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
- January- July 2001: Teaching Assistant to Dr. Katy Perry
- School of Educational Studies. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
- May-October 2000: Oklahoma Technical Assistance Center. (OTAC). Part time staff member.
- 1999-2000: Multicultural Development and Assessment Center. (MDAC).
- 1998-1999: Teaching Assistant to Dr. Katy Perry. School of Educational Studies. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
- Spring 1994: High School Teaching Certificate Internship Program
Research Interests
Children and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Growth, Sexual Abuse, ADHD, School Violence, Bullying and Mobbing, Cooperative Learning and Cross Cultural Psychology, Ageing, Gerontology.
Professional Affiliations
- American Red Cross, Disaster Mental Health Team Member, 2002-
- Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association, 2004-
- Sigma Phi Omega, National Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology
- International School Psychology Association (IISA), 2005-
- International Institute of School Psychology, Delegate of Turkey, 2005-
- The European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2005-
- Association Against Mobbing, 2010-
Services and Voluntary Works
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
- Westhaven Nursing Home. Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Life Center Adult Day Services. Stillwater, Oklahoma.
- Coordinator of 1999 Turkish Earthquake Relief Fund.
- American Red Cross, Payne County Damage Assessment Team member.
- American Red Cross, Disaster Mental Health Team member.
Honors and Awards
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Overseas Conference Travel Grant, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Listed in Marquis Who's Who Biographies since 2006
- Mualla Öztürk Child Psychiatry Award 2005 by Turkish Psychiatry Association.
- First place research award 2002 by Oklahoma Psychological Association, OKC, USA
- Third place research award 2002 by Oklahoma Psychological Association, OKC, USA.
- Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional Leadership Excellence. by
- Multicultural Assessment and Development Center, OSU, Stilwater, OK, USA, 2000.
- Certificate of Recognition by International Student Organization, OSU 1999.
- Study Abroad Scholarship by Turkish Minister of Education, 1996-1998.
- Magna Cum Laude; GPA: 3.66, 1993.
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