Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSY204 | CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to discuss the field of clinical psychology in the context of its historical development, and to introduce how the various schools of thought deal with personality, psychopathology and therapy. This course is a comprehensive introduction to clinical evaluation, diagnosis and understanding of clinical intervention processes. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include subjects such as "historical development of clinical psychology, application fields, psychotherapy techniques". |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain the historical development and milestones of the field of clinical psychology in the academic scope and field of application. (Bloom’s 2) |
Define the professionals working in the field of mental health and their relations with each other. (Bloom's 1) |
Discuss the basic theories of clinical psychology as an academic and application field. (Bloom’s 2) |
Distinguish the basic principles of theories and their relations with each other within the framework of explaining psychopathology and personality. (Bloom's 2) |
Discuss the basic principles and their relations with each other in the context of diagnosis and clinical intervention. (Bloom’s 2) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | 1 | What is clinical psychology? | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
2 | 2 | Past and today (historical points of clinical psychology) | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
3 | 3 | Clinical evaluation and DSM | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
4 | 4 | Clinical observation and interview | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
5 | 5 | Therapeutic relationship | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
6 | 6 | Ethical issues in clinical psychology | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
7 | 7 | General issues in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | 9 | Psychodynamic approach in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
10 | 10 | Humanistic approach in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
11 | 11 | Behaviour therapy approach in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
12 | 12 | Dialectic behaviour therapy in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
13 | 13 | Cognitive therapy approach in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
14 | 14 | Cognitive behaviour therapy in psychotherapy | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
15 | 15 | Clinical child and adolescence psychology | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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KRAMER, G. P., BERNSTEIN, D. A., & PHARES, V. (2014). Klinik Psikolojiye Giris. I I. Dag, Trns. Ed.). Ankara: Mentis Publications. |
YALOM, I. (2015). Bagislanan Terapi. (Z. Iyidogan). Istanbul: Kabalci |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 151 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |