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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY445

Course Name:

Trauma Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN
Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to discuss the recognition of a possible post-traumatic stress disorder, its symptoms, causes, stages, the identification of its effects on risk groups and the necessary approach towards victims.
Course Content:	The content of this course; Recognition of stress disorders that will occur after a possible trauma, definition of symptoms, causes, stages, effects on risk groups and discussion of necessary approaches to victims.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Since the student has basic and general knowledge about the field of trauma psychology, they can follow the current developments in cognitive psychology.
2) The student will be able to convey her written and verbal thoughts on solutions to problems related to trauma psychology
3) Students know the methods of trauma psychology.
4) The student can explain trauma psychology to various audiences,
5) The student can make explanations about trauma psychology to various audiences, and convey her thoughts orally and in writing about the solution proposals for the problems.
6) The student also practices trauma psychology in collaboration with experts from other disciplines.
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	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
2)	Trauma Psychology: Field Definition and History - Then & Now	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
3)	Trauma Theories-I	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
4)	Trauma Theories-II	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
5)	Trauma & Psychopathology	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
6)	Trauma & Stressor- Related Disorders	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
7)	Revision	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
8)	MidTerm Week	None
9)	MidTerm Results Discussion	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
10)	Transmission of Trauma	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
11)	Traumatic crises: Violence, domestic violence, assault	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
12)	Traumatic crises: Violence, domestic violence, assault	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
13)	Traumatic crises:Losses and grief, disasters (natural & technological), life events: migration, unemployment, divorce	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
14)	Kriz Müdahalesi ve Tedavi Teknikleri	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
15)	Revision & Final Week Commence	Notes of the lecturer and related articles
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gold, S. N. (2017). APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology: Foundations in Knowledge. APA. Yehuda, R. (2002). Treating Trauma Survivors with PTSD. APA
References:	Gold, S. N. (2017). APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology: Foundations in Knowledge. APA. Yehuda, R. (2002). Treating Trauma Survivors with PTSD. APA

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	3	9	27
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	24	24
Paper Submission	1	10	10
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			169