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PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY3002 Clinical Psychology Spring 3 0 3 6

Basic information

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
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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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kramer, G.P. (2010). Introduction to Clinical Psychology. New Jersey: Person Education, Inc.
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. 3
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 4
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). 5
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. 5
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. 5
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. 1
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. 3
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4