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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents | PDR627 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Mustafa KOÇ |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to examine the etiology, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of emotional and behavioral disorders observed in children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. It aims to enable students to grasp the fundamental differences between childhood and adult issues and to learn appropriate assessment and intervention approaches for this age group. |
| Course Content | Introduction to child and adolescent psychopathology; Developmental taxonomy; Neurodevelopmental disorders; ADHD; Conduct disorders; Childhood anxiety and mood disorders; Child abuse and neglect; School refusal and academic issues; Treatment approaches: Play therapy, family therapy, and school-based interventions; Ethical and legal responsibilities. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines behavioral disorders seen in children and adolescents according to developmental stage characteristics. |
| 2 | Analyzes genetic, environmental, and familial factors in the etiology of childhood disorders. |
| 3 | Performs case formulation for childhood problems by evaluating signs and symptoms. |
| 4 | Develops preventive and supportive intervention strategies applicable in school and family environments. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Intro to Child Psychopathology & Concepts | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Developmental Trajectories & Risk Factors | Practice, Discussion, Case Study |
| 3. Week | Diagnostic & Assessment Processes | Research, Practice, Case Study, Group Work |
| 4. Week | Neurodevelopmental Disorders I: ADHD | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study |
| 5. Week | Neurodevelopmental Disorders II: Autism Spectrum | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study |
| 6. Week | Oppositional Defiant & Conduct Disorder | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 7. Week | Childhood Anxiety & Separation Anxiety | Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study |
| 8. Week | Depression & Suicide Risk in Youth | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture |
| 9. Week | Trauma-Related Disorders (Abuse & Neglect) | Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study |
| 10. Week | Eating Disorders & Atypical Behaviors | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture |
| 11. Week | Elimination Disorders (Enuresis & Encopresis) | Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study |
| 12. Week | Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work |
| 13. Week | School-Based Interventions & Family Guidance | Research, Practice, Case Study, Group Work |
| 14. Week | Ethical Issues & Multidisciplinary Work | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Discussion, Problem Solving, Group Work |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have an expert-level knowledge of counseling theories, models, and approaches, and to be able to transfer this knowledge into clinical practice. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | To critically analyze and synthesize theoretical knowledge, beginning to form personal insights into human nature with an eclectic approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | To conduct and teach advanced processes in individual assessment and psychological evaluation. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | To provide preventive and protective mental health services in line with societal needs. | ✔ | |||||
| 16 | To critically examine social relationships in the professional environment and the norms guiding them, and to improve them in line with ethical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| PY13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| PY16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Research | 7 | 6 | 42 | |
| Interview | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
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Sınavlar |
Final | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Practice | 4 | 5 | 20 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
