| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethical Principles in Psychology | PSİ402 | Turkish | Compulsory | 8. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Formal |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İsmail Altan TÜLÜ |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | This course aims to provide an in-depth teaching of the values and standards that guide professional practice in psychology, including codes of conduct and philosophical ethical principles. Topics include confidentiality, informed consent, competence, professional boundaries, integrity, cultural sensitivity. In this context, examples of ethical violations are also discussed. |
| Course Content | Within the scope of this course, the basics of ethical behavior for psychologists, decision-making methods in the face of ethical problems, professional boundaries and ethics, confidentiality issues, ethical issues in the scientific research process, and special issues in the psychotherapy process will be discussed. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines the principles and rules regarding ethics and professional ethics |
| 2 | Gains a perspective on the importance of ethical principles |
| 3 | Acquire critical thinking skills about ethical problems |
| 4 | Gains awareness of ethical violations |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Ethical Principles in Psychology | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Fundamentals of Ethical Behavior | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Application of Ethical Approaches to Professional Behavior and Standards | Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Issues | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Class Hours (14 weeks) |
| 5. Week | Professional Skills, Competence and Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Professional Boundaries and Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Comprehensive Acceptance, Joint Decision Making and Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Confidentiality, Records Protection and Ethics | Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Dangerous Behaviors and Ethics | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) |
| 11. Week | Professional Issues and Ethics | Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Forensic Psychology and Ethics | Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Special Issues and Ethics in Psychotherapy Process | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Class Hours (14 weeks) |
| 14. Week | Scientific Research and Ethics | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Acquiring current theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Understanding the scientific perspective of psychology and its approach to behavioral and mental processes from a historical perspective | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Making critical thinking and interpretations based on the scientific knowledge acquired in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | To have basic knowledge about the processes of relations between people and societies | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Analyzing the problems encountered in both professional and personal life based on scientific methods specific to psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To learn the research methods and statistical analysis used in behavioral sciences and the programs required to carry out these analyzes | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Acquiring basic knowledge and application skills about measurement tools used in psychology research | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Behaving under ethical principles in professional life based on the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Independently plan, conduct, analyze, interpret and report research based on theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Taking part in activities, research or projects for the benefit of society to use the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Effective use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in professional activities | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Working in collaboration with all subfields of psychology and other disciplines | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Learning internationally accepted scientific writing rules and acquiring the ability to write reports accordingly | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Being an individual who respects human rights and dignity against all types of prejudice and discrimination | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours (14 weeks) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 42 | 42 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38.5 | 38.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
