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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY447

Course Name:

Psychotherapy Techniques I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

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 EVİN AYDIN YÖNTEM

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide general information about the nature and the use of psychotherapy, to examine psychoanalysis in a historical perspective, structuralism, behaviorism, existentialism as well as the current theoretical approaches and, to teach applied psychotherapy techniques.
Course Content:	This course includes acquiring general knowledge and skills about the nature and practice of psychotherapy, examining schools of thought such as psychoanalysis, structuralism, behaviorism, existentialism in a historical perspective as well as current theoretical approaches, and teaching psychotherapy methods applied on the basis of these theories.

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 psychotherapy techniques.
2) Students can follow current developments in this field and its applications.
3) Students can explain to various audiences about psychotherapy techniques.
4) Students have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way. In this context, the student recognizes and examines various psychotherapy techniques according to their theoretical structures; will be able to evaluate comparatively based on eclectic understanding and explain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques.
5) 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)	Introduction and Overview of the Course	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Introduction to psychotherapy & Theories	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Neo-Psychodynamic Psychotherapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Person-centered Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Existantial Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Feminist Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Midterm	None
9)	Midterm	None
10)	Gestalt Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Rational-Emotive Behavior Psychotherapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Behavioral Therapies	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Cognitive Therapy & Schema Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Familiy Therapy	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Revision	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sharf, Richard S. (2017). Psikoterapi ve Psikolojik Danışma Kuramları: Kavramlar ve Örnek Olaylar 5. Basımdan Çeviri (Çev. Ed. Nilüfer Voltan Acar). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
References:	Sharf, Richard S. (2017). Psikoterapi ve Psikolojik Danışma Kuramları: Kavramlar ve Örnek Olaylar 5. Basımdan Çeviri (Çev. Ed. Nilüfer Voltan Acar). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

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	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
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 10
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Application	16	32
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	5	15
Homework Assignments	7	21
Midterms	1	3
Paper Submission	8	24
Total Workload		191