PSY446 Current Approaches in Child PsychopathologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY446
Course Name: Current Approaches in Child Psychopathology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYŞEN YENİCİ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To identify mental problems in children and to know the intervention methods. To know the details and effects of the psychological approaches to be applied while working with the child.
Course Content: Details of child mental health disorders and the work to be done with the child and his family on these disorders
Applications of psychotherapeutic approaches in child psychopathology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands the aims of psychotherapeutic interview for children
2) Explains the contributions of basic psychotherapy approaches to child and adolescent therapy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Recognizes the features of therapeutic communication in child and adolescent therapy.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Can remember ethical details while working with children and adolescents
Field Specific Competence
1) Describes how the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents may be related to the psychotherapy process.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Objectives of the psychotherapeutic interview for children
2) Contemporary ideas and historical background in child psychotherapy
3) Initial Interview and Evaluation
4) Analytical approach in child therapies
5) Analytical approach in child therapies
6) Analytical approach in child therapies
7) Midterm Exam
8) Cognitive behavioral approach in child therapies
9) Cognitive behavioral approach in child therapies
10) Cognitive behavioral approach in child therapies
11) Skills for child psychotherapy
12) Play therapy and playroom
13) Psychodrama studies
14) Art therapies and puppet therapies
15) Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersin yürütücüsünün notları, makaleler,
Psikanaliz Defterleri 2, Çocuk, Ergen ve Ailesi
References: Dee C Ray, İleri Düzey Oyun Terapisi,
Deniz Altınay, Çocuk Psikodraması,
Virginia M.Axline, Oyun Terapisi
Virginia M.Axline, Benliğini Arayan Çocuk

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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 3 42
Application 4 5 20
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 1 20 20
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 5 10 50
Project 2 12 24
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 196