Master of Arts in Psychology with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

KPSK578

Course Name:

Addiction Psychology

Course Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
6		6	15

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In the course, it is aimed to give general information about addiction and to inform about the fight.

Course Content:

This course; Course overview, introduction to drug use, abuse and addiction, Definition of addiction and related concepts, Psychoactive substances, Psychoactive substances, Psychoactive substances, Psychoactive substances, Epidemiology of addiction, Adolescent drug use and approach to family, Addiction and other psychiatric and psychological problems, Turkey' It will cover the status of addiction in terms of addiction, behavioral addictions, prevention strategies in addiction, treatment strategies in addiction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defining the concept of addiction and explaining its causes
2) To have information about basic theories and history of addiction, drug use in different developmental stages.
3) To explain the developmental processes related to addiction.
4) Taking responsibility within the limits of their duties by knowing the risk factors and threats according to addiction types
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To know national policies and strategy methods for addiction prevention and intervention.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Working in cooperation with relevant institutions and individuals on addiction prevention and intervention
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction-Course introduction and introduction	None
2)	Concepts and theoretical explanations about addiction	lecturer's notes and presentations
3)	Types of addiction	lecturer's notes and presentations
4)	Types of addiction and risks-threats	lecturer's notes and presentations
5)	Psychological factors associated with addiction	lecturer's notes and presentations
6)	Social factors associated with addiction	lecturer's notes and presentations
7)	The process of change in addiction: Stages of Change and social work intervention	lecturer's notes and presentations
8)	Midterm	None
9)	Addiction prevention programs	lecturer's notes and presentations
10)	Addiction prevention programs	lecturer's notes and presentations
11)	Official and civil institutions that can be supported in prevention and intervention studies according to addiction types	lecturer's notes and presentations
12)	Rehabilitation models in addiction	lecturer's notes and presentations
13)	Review of addiction prevention and intervention programs and practices	lecturer's notes and presentations
14)	General evaluation of the course	lecturer's notes and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Amerikan Psikiyatri Birliği (2014). Ruhsal Bozuklukların Tanısal ve Sayımsal El Kitabı, Beşinci Baskı (DSM 5). Ankara: Hekimler Yayın Birliği.
Baker, Ö.E., Doğan T. (2018) Kriz Danışmanlığı. Ankara: Pegem.
Öztürk, M.O., Uluşahin, A. (2015). Ruh Sağlığı ve Bozuklukları. Ankara: Nobel.
Ögel, K. (2010) Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Kullanım Bozuklukları: Tanı, tedavi ve önleme.

References:

American Psychiatric Association (2014). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5). Ankara: Physicians Publication Association.
Baker, O.E., Doğan T. (2018) Crisis Counseling. Ankara: Pegem.
Öztürk, M.O., Uluşahin, A. (2015). Mental Health and Disorders. Ankara: Nobel.
Ögel, K. (2010) Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	32	448
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			451