PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI410	PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION AND REHABILITATION	5	3	3	5

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

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the competence to know the fundamentals of addiction and to recognize and intervene.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as dealing with the concept of addiction in terms of social and psychological development, chemical and behavioural processing, prevention and treatment strategies, and simple intervention.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the general concepts and definitions related to the addiction field. (Blossom's 4)
Evaluate the dynamics of addiction. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss prevention, treatment and rehabilitation process and policies. (Bloom’s 5)
Explore social work practices for addicted individuals and their families. (Bloom’s 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of Addiction	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Definition and Concepts of Addiction	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Addictive substances -I: Alcohol and its impacts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Addictive substances -2: Opiates and cannabinoids	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Addictive substances -3: stimulants and hallucinogens	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Behavioural Addictions	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Main policies in Addictions	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Controlling strategies in Addictions	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Interview techniques, getting the story and evaluation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Basic principles in the treatment of addictions and medical treatment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Relapse controlling techniques	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Self-help groups and other models	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Addictions and Media	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Rehabilitation models	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
OGEL, K., (2010). Sigara Alkol ve Madde Kullanim Bozukluklari: Tani, Tedavi ve Onleme. Yeniden Publications.
MCMURRAN, M. (1994). The Psychology of Addiction, Contemporary Psychology.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

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 knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries. (Blooms 3)					4
2	Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)		1
2	Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)					4
3	Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)					4
2	Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)				3
2	Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)			2
3	Support social projects in the field of psychology. (Blooms 5)					4

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	3	39
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	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128