| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY3002 | Clinical Psychology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİRAY AKYUNUS |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİRAY AKYUNUS Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to help students attain an understanding of clinical psychology and its sub-divisions as an applied area. Students will obtain knowledge about the history of this branch; and will be able to get an understanding of the functions of clinical psychologists and skills a clinical psychologist should have. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain historical development and critical milestones of clinical psychology in scientific and applied realms. 2. Describe the relationships among mental health professionals. 3. Explain the basic theories of clinical psychology. 4. Compare and contrast the premises of different theories to explain abnormal behavior. 5. Compare and contrast the premises of different theories for diagnoses and clinical intervention. |
| Definition & foundations of the clinical psychology as a branch Foundations of Clinical psychology Main approaches of Clinical psychology Assessment Testing in clinical psychology Interventions and Psychotherapy Alternative modes of clinical interventions Areas of Specialization, trends and training in clinical psychology Professional issues in clinical psychology Getting into Graduate school in Clinical psychology |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Definition & foundations of the clinical psychology as a branch | |
| 2) | Foundations of Clinical psychology | |
| 3) | Main approaches of Clinical psychology | |
| 4) | Main approaches of Clinical psychology | |
| 5) | Assessment | |
| 6) | Testing in clinical psychology | |
| 7) | Review | |
| 8) | Interventions and Psychotherapy | |
| 9) | Interventions and Psychotherapy | |
| 10) | Alternative modes of clinical interventions | |
| 11) | Areas of Specialization, trends and training in clinical psychology | |
| 12) | Areas of Specialization, trends and training in clinical psychology | |
| 13) | Professional issues in clinical psychology | |
| 14) | Getting into Graduate school in Clinical psychology |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Kramer, G.P. (2010). Introduction to Clinical Psychology. New Jersey: Person Education, Inc. |
| References: | "." |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 105 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 9 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 170 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 3 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 2 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 2 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 5 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 1 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |