PSY445 Trauma PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs LawGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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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?: 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 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

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Program Outcomes
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) List the concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and the relationships between these concepts and institutions.
2) Solves the problems encountered in the practice of law based on legislative texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.
3) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems in legal practice.
4) Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of law with a critical approach.
5) Informs the relevant people and institutions on legal issues; transfers his thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems in written and verbally.
6) Has the infrastructure to try to ensure that concrete disputes are resolved fairly, to follow legal regulations and within this framework.

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