ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY203	ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AMAN SADO ELEMO
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The goal is to help psychologists reach a higher level of service by attending to the practical ethical issues that arise as they deliver health care, teach, conduct research,or engage in other professional activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as 'Ethics theories and history, APA and TPD codes of ethics and applications, scientific research ethics'.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concept of ethics and the historical development of the concept. (Bloom’s 2)
Distinguish theories related to ethics and practices in the field of psychology. (Bloom's 2)
Use ethical codes related to profession. (Bloom’s 3)
Apply competently the relevant ethical codes and theories in professional practices and scientific research processes. (Bloom’s 3)
Discuss why ethics are necessary when conducting research involving human subjects.
Describe the major historical events that have influenced how research involving human subjects is conducted.
Identify problems with past studies that have violated ethical standards.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Concept and history of ethics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Foundations of Ethical Behavior	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Ethics and History of Past studies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Psychology as a profession and ethics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	APA code of ethics and implementations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	APA code of ethics and implementations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Ethical Decision Making	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Competence	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Multiple Relationships and Professional Boundaries	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Informed Consent	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Confidentiality	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Special Topics in Therapy	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Clinical Supervision and Ethics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Reporting Psychology Research and Ethics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Knapp, S., & VandeCreek, L. (2006). Practical ethics for psychologists: A positive approach. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in psychology and the mental health professions: Standards and cases (4th ed.). Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press.
Francis, R. D. (2010). Ethics for psychologists. John Wiley & Sons.
Fisher, C. B. (2017). Decoding the ethics code: A practical guide for psychologists (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE.
KORKUT Y. Psikologlar icin Etik Oğretim El Kitabi, Turk Psikoloji Derneği Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)		1
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)			2
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).		1
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)				3
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)			2
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)			2
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)		1
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)		1
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	151