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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSİ641

Course Name:

Adulthood and Aging

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

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):

Dr. Deniz BÜYÜKGÖK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In the course, it is aimed to cover the theories of adulthood and old age and the changes experienced in the lifelong development approach in detail.
Course Content:	At lesson; Adolescence and old age will be examined, the changes that occur due to aging will be investigated in terms of psychological, physiological and psychosocial aspects, and the research findings and topics related to aging will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to understand the theories about adulthood and old age
2) Comprehends the physical, emotional, mental and social changes seen in old age.
3) Ability to think critically and analytically
4) To be able to recognize the physical, emotional, social, mental and sexual changes observed in old age.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Being able to define the physical, social, emotional and mental characteristics of adulthood and old age.
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 of the course, scope, importance and rules and acquaintance	None
2)	Definitions and theories of aging and senility	Erber, J. T. (2018). Yalanma ve İleri Yetişkinlik. (Çev. Z. Uçanok). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
3)	Social Life in Adulthood and the Midlife Crisis	Lecturer's presentation and notes
4)	Physical and Physiological Changes in Old Age	Yaşlılık Psikolojisi, Sefa Saygılı, Elit Yayınları, 2010
5)	Mental Changes in Old Age	Lecturer's presentation and notes
6)	Psychological Diseases Appearing in Old Age	Woods,R.T.(2008).Psychological problems of ageing: Assesment, Treatment and Care. Wiley Seriess of Psychology.Kindle Edition
7)	Psychological effects of aging; depression, anxiety and stress	Lecturer's presentation and notes
8)	Midterm	Lecturer's presentation and notes
9)	Daily life in old age	Saygılı, S.(2015). Yaşlılık Psikolojisi, (1.Baskı). İstanbul: Türdav Yayınları. • Bacanlı,H.&Terzi., Ş.I.(2015).Yetişkinlik ve Yaşlılık Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi.(3.Baskı). Açılım Kitap
10)	Social Changes in Old Age	Lecturer's presentation and notes
11)	Sexuality in Adulthood and Old Age	Lecturer's presentation and notes
12)	Therapeutic approach in the elderly	Lecturer's presentation and notes
13)	Aging and Death	Lecturer's presentation and notes
14)	General review and exam preparation	Lecturer's presentation and notes
15)	FINAL	Lecturer's presentation and notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gelişim Psikolojisi: Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık, Ölüm, Bekir Onur, İmge Kitabevi, 1995 • Saygılı, S.(2015). Yaşlılık Psikolojisi, (1.Baskı). İstanbul: Türdav Yayınları. • Bacanlı,H.&Terzi., Ş.I.(2015).Yetişkinlik ve Yaşlılık Gelişimi ve Psikolojisi.(3.Baskı). Açılım Kitap
References:	Developmental Psychology: Adulthood, Aging, Death, Bekir Onur, Imge Publishing House, 1995 • Saygili, S.(2015). The Psychology of Aging, (1st Edition). Istanbul: Türdav Publications. • Bacanlı,H.&Terzi., Ş.I.(2015). Adulthood and Aging Development and Psychology.(3rd Edition). Opening Book

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	4	5	2
Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Clinical 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 Clinical 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
Reading
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
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	16	224
Application	1	4	4
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			233