PSI440 Selected Topics in Clinical PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International FinanceGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSI440
Course Name: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. 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: The aim of this course is to explain the historical development of clinical psychology, to introduce the basic theories in this field, to discuss these theories and their basic assumptions, the ways of explaining abnormal behavior and personality, the diagnosis and clinical intervention methods.
Course Content: In this course, the basic features of evaluation in clinical psychology, observation and interview in clinical psychology, measurement in clinical psychology, basic features of clinical interventions and the relationship between clinical interventions and psychotherapies will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Discussing selected papers on topics related to Clinical Psychology
2) To describe the contribution of clinical psychology and the research needed to advance a deep understanding of the human mind.
3) Synthesize new research and study areas related to Clinical Psychology.
4) To be able to compare the literature findings.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, explanation of the course, introducing the topics to be covered. Comprehension what is clinical psychology and its history Powerpoint presentations and related articles
2) Professional issues and ethics in clinical psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
3) Key features of assessment in clinical psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
4) Key features of assessment in clinical psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
5) Observation in clinical psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
6) Interview in Clinical Psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
7) Interview in Clinical Psychology Powerpoint presentations and related articles
8) MIDTERM None
9) MIDTERM None
10) Measurement in Clinical Interventions Powerpoint presentations and related articles
11) Key features of Clinical Interventions Powerpoint presentations and related articles
12) Key features of Clinical Interventions Powerpoint presentations and related articles
13) Clinical Interventions and Psychotherapies Powerpoint presentations and related articles
14) Clinical Interventions and Psychotherapies Powerpoint presentations and related articles
15) Review of topics-preparation for the final Powerpoint presentations and related articles
16) Review of topics-preparation for the final Powerpoint presentations and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Powerpoint sunumları ve ilgili makaleler
References: Plante, T. G. (2005). Contemporary Clinical Psychology (3rd ed.). Wiley.

Weiner, I. B. (2003). Handbook of Psychology, Clinical Psychology. Wiley & Sons.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)  employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)  recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.
9)  identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)  employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)  recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.
9)  identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 30
Final Practice 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 30 90
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 202