Ayse Çiftçi
Associate Department Head & Professor
Counseling PsychologyEducational Studies
Ayşe Çiftçi focuses on the influence of multiculturalism (national of origin, disability, gender, race/ethnicity) on the psycho-social development (e.g., psychological well-being, career) of individuals in their environments. In today’s world, we see more individuals moving across cultures and interacting more frequently, both domestically and internationally. With increased mobility and accessibility to technology and other opportunities, the identities and defined categories are becoming more complex and mixed. More recently, Dr. Çiftçi has been involved and supervised projects on international students, Muslim immigrants and their psychological well being. Dr. Çiftçi is also interested in the training aspect of multicultural competencies and is currently teaching Advanced Multicultural Counseling Theory and Practice in her program.
- Ph.D. — Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis (2006)
- M.S. — Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Middle East Technical University (2001)
- B.S. — Educational Sciences, Middle East Technical University (1991)
- 2012 – Present
Associate Professor of Educational Studies
Counseling Psychology
College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 2006 – 2012
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Counseling Psychology
College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 2005 – 2006
Intern in Psychology
Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
- 2004 – 2005
Part-time therapist
Parkwood Behavioral Health System, Adolescent Sex Offender Program
Olive Branch, MS
- 2002 – 2006
Graduate Assistant
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
- Guest Co-editor, Special issue on Stigma and Mental Health for the Journal of Muslim Mental Health
- Chair of the Early Career Professionals/Psychologists Committee, Division 52 (International Psychology) of APA
- Membership Chair of the International Section of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of APA
- Editorial Board – International Psychology Bulletin
- Ad Hoc Reviewer
- 2006-Present — Journal of Counseling Psychology
- 2007-Present — The Counseling Psychologist
- 2008-Present — Journal of Career Development
- 2008-Present — Eurasian Journal of Educational Research
- 2009 -Present — Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
- 2009 -Present — Psychology Religion and Spirituality
Multicultural issues, cross cultural psychology, immigration (specifically Muslim immigrants), international students, and psychological well being.
Selected Publications
- EDPS 60400 — Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
- EDPS 61400A — Advanced Counseling Practicum
- EDPS 61400B — Advanced Counseling Practicum
- EDPS 61900 — Counseling Psychology Research Practicum
- EDPS 62100 — Advanced Multicultural Counseling
- COUN 46110 — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (taught at University of Memphis)
- COUN 47830 — Introduction to Counseling (taught at University of Memphis)