| Course Name | Ethics in Clinical Psychology |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| CPSY 515 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Elective | |||||
| Course Level | Second Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to examine how to work according to ethical principles in the area of clinical psychology as a scientific and professional field, to learn international and national ethical principles in this field, to know about ethical dilemmas in practice and to develop an understanding of ways of solutions. It is also aimed to strengthen theoretical knowledge with case studies and daily life practices. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course examines how to work and apply clinical psychology ethically as a science and profession and provides an understanding of how science and professional ethics are handled in the field of clinical psychology. |
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| Major Area Courses | X | |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | On Being Ethical & Ethical Obligations of Psychotherapists | Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases. Ch 1 |
| 3 | Making Ethical Decisions and Taking Action | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Ch 11 |
| 4 | Competence & Self Care | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide.Ch 6&7 |
| 5 | Privacy, Confidentiality and Record Keeping | Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases. Ch 8 |
| 6 | Beginning, Ending & Absence in Therapy | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Ch 13 |
| 7 | Psychogical Testing & Assessment | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Ch 15 |
| 8 | Sexual- Nonsexual Relationships & Boundaries | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Ch 16 &17 |
| 9 | Relationships with Collegues, Supervisors & Dilemmas in Academic Settings | Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases. Ch 13 |
| 10 | Assessing and Responding Suicide Risk & Abuse | Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Ch 25 |
| 11 | Discrimination, Socio-cultural differences & Ethical Aspects of Psychotherapy in Migrants | Singer, R. R., & Fuentes, M. A. (n.d.). Ethical Issues Associated with Mental Health Interventions for Immigrants and Refugees. The Cambridge Handbook of Applied Psychological Ethics Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases. CH 5 |
| 12 | Presentations and Discussions | |
| 13 | Presentations and Discussions | |
| 14 | Presentations and Discussions | |
| 15 | Presentations and Discussions | |
| 16 | Review of Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Dewald, P. A., & Clark, R. W. (2007). Ethics Case Book of the American Psychoanalytic Association. NJ: Amer Psychoanalytic Assn. ISBN-13: 978-0977735105 Koocher, G. P., & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0199957699 Nagy, T. F. (2000). Ethics in Plain English: An Illustrative Casebook for Psychologists. NE, NJ: American Psychological Association. ISBN-13: 978-1591472018 Pope, K. S., & Vasquez, M. J. (2016). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 9781119195443 Singer, R. R., & Fuentes, M. A. (n.d.). Ethical Issues Associated with Mental Health Interventions for Immigrants and Refugees. The Cambridge Handbook of Applied Psychological Ethics |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation / Jury | 2 | 60 |
| Project | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 60 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 40 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 5.5 | 88 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 20 | |
| Presentation / Jury | 2 | 24.5 | |
| Project | 1 | 20 | |
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | |||
| Final Exams | |||
| Total | 225 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To be able to advance and deepen undergraduate level psychological knowledge to an expert level. | X | ||||
| 2 | To be able to examine acquired knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis and understand the interaction between psychology and other related disciplines. | X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to use the acquired theoretical and applied psychology knowledge at an expert level. | X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to make a case formulation with a certain psychotherapy approach and apply innervation techniques accordingly. | X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to evaluate personality structures and psychological disorders during clinical interviews, and write a psychological evaluation rapport. | X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to analyze field related problems according to scientific methods and tools and develop a solution strategy. | X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to question and critically evaluate issues that are related to behavioral and mental processes with a scientific and creative approach. | X | ||||
| 8 | To be able to act according to legislation, professional values, and ethical principles while acquiring field knowledge. | X | ||||
| 9 | To be able to differentiate the genetic, physiological, social and environmental factors while explaining individual’s emotion, thought and behavior; and to understand and interpret the interaction of these factors. | X | ||||
| 10 | To have the acquired competence in etiology, symptoms, prognosis and termination of a psychological disorder. | X | ||||
| 11 | To have the competence to evaluate and integrate current research and critical approaches in the field. | X | ||||
| 12 | To be able to make use of foreign language for learning new knowledge and to communicate with foreign colleagues. | X | ||||
| 13 | To be able to use computer software as well as other informatics and communication technologies required in psychology at an advanced level. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
