Psychology
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:

Department 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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	5
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.	5
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.	5
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.	5
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

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