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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY204 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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)

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

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

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

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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)
4
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)
3
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).
3
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)
2

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)
1

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)
3
2
Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
3

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)
3
2
Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
2

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)
0
3
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
0

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 151
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0