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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI445

Course Name:

Trauma Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

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 EVİN AYDIN YÖNTEM

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVİN AYDIN YÖNTEM

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 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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
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)	What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? How does it appear?	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Secondary Consequences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Stages of PTSD and Ways to Follow	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Determinants of PTSD	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Depersonalization and stalemate in victims	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Biochemistry of PTSD	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Flashback problems	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Emotional numbness	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Avoidance and trigger reactions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Fight-Flight and Freeze-Stay reactions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Memory problems	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Secondary injuries	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Clinical Diagnosis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Kriz Danışmanlığı Prof. Dr. Özgür Erdur-Baker, Doç. Dr. Türkan Doğan, Pegem Akademi
References:	Öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Kanaat Notu	1	% 10
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	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	10	140
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			188