Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Clinical Psychology PSİ405 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Formal
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Belgin ÜSTÜN GÜLLÜ
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of the 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 Within the scope of this course, the history of clinical psychology will be mentioned, observation and testing practices will be explained, information will be given about the conduct of evaluation interviews, and person-centered therapy, existential therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches will be taught.
Learning Outcomes - To be able to reconcile theoretical and applied knowledge on topics related to psychology and specializations.
- Learning the applied fields of psychology and its application methods and adhering to professional ethical rules.
- To be able to use the knowledge and theories provided by the science of psychology on individual, social, cultural and theoretical issues within the framework of professional ethical principles, to have social sensitivity and individual responsibility awareness
- Learning the applied fields of psychology and its application methods and adhering to professional ethical rules.
- To have knowledge about sub-fields of psychology and the methods and applications of these fields
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction: Course introduction Course Hours Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Getting to Know Clinical Psychology Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Research and Evaluation Methods in Clinical Psychology Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
4. Week Measurement in Clinical Psychology Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Common Areas in Clinical Psychology Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities
6. Week Prevention and Protection in Clinical Psychology Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Basic Features of Clinical Interventions Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours
9. Week Psychodiagnostic Assessment Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment Behavioral and Biological Assessment Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression
11. Week Psychotherapy Process and Psychotherapies I Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Psychotherapy Process and Psychotherapies II Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Clinical Psychology in Turkey - Current Trends and Future Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General Evaluation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities
Recommended Sources
Kramer, G.P., Bernstein, D.A. and Phares, V. (2014). Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Mentis Publications.
Linden, W. and Hewitt, P. L. (2013). Clinical Psychology: Modern Health Specialization. (Trans. Ed.: M. Şahin). Ankara: Nobel Publications.
Öztürk, O. and Uluşahin, A. (2018). Mental Health and Disorders I. Ankara: NobelTıp Publications.
Pomerantz, A. M. (2014).Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture.Washington DC: Sage
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 4 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 2 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 1 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 5 0 0 0 0 -
PY9 3 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 2 0 0 0 0 -
PY11 4 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 4 0 0 0 0 -
PY13 2 0 0 0 0 -
PY14 5 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Preparation, After Class Study 10 4 40
Course Hours 14 3 42
Other Activities 1 3 3
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 2 6 12
Homework 2 1 15 15
Practice 6 6 36
Practice End-Of-Term 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0