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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY440

Course Name:

Selected Topics in Clinical Psyhology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

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 ECE TUNCAY SENLET

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN
Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course is designed as an undergraduate elective.
Course Content:	The content determined based on students' needs and faculty member's expertise each year.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will have basic and general knowledge about clinical psychology and behavioral disorders.
2) Students can follow current developments in this field and its applications.
3) Students can make explanations and offer solutions on clinical psychology and psychopathology issues to various audiences.
4) Students demonstrate an approach to understanding the subject of psychopathology with its psychological, social and physical aspects.
5) Students have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
6) Students can collaborate and practice with interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary experts.
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)	Overview & Evolution of Clinical Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Contemporary Clinical Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	History & Approaches - Classification & Diagnosis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Research Methods in Clinical Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Ethics & Assessment: Overview	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Psychological Assessment	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Midterm Week	None
9)	Midterm Week	None
10)	MidTerm Solutions & Psychological Assessment II - Intellectual, Cognitive & Personality Assessment	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Psychological Assessment	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Psychotherapeutic Interventions: Overview - Adults & Couples	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Prevention Techniques	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Case Studies & Discussion	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Weiner, I. B. (2003). Handbook of Psychology, Clinical Psychology. Wiley & Sons.
References:	Weiner, I. B. (2003). Handbook of Psychology, Clinical Psychology. Wiley & Sons.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	44	44
Total Workload			210