COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CPSY 518
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
 CPSY 517To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives In the second semester of this course, the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders such as mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions, post-traumatic stress disorders, and personality disorders, will be examined from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to explain the etiology of psychological disorders from a cognitive behavioral perspective
  • Will be able to explain cognitive behavioral models of psychological disorders such as mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and personality disorders.
  • Will be able to develop a treatment plan according to the cognitive behavioral model
  • Will be able to compare cognitive behavioral techniques used in the treatment of psychological disorders
  • Will be able to conduct literature research and to discuss concepts, models, and research findings.
Course Description This course explains and examines the etiology of psychological disorders and therapy approaches from a cognitive behavioral perspective.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Review of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 1
2 Third wave therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Presentations and Research Articles
3 Third wave therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Presentations and Research Articles
4 Third wave therapies: Schema Therapy Presentations and Research Articles
5 Third wave therapies: Schema Therapy Presentations and Research Articles
6 Third wave therapies: Dialectical Behavior Therapy/ Metacognitive Therapy Presentations and Research Articles
7 Midterm
8 Mood Disorders: Depressive Disorders Presentations and Research Articles
9 Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorders Presentations and Research Articles
10 Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder and Specific Phobia Presentations and Research Articles
11 Anxiety Disorders; Social Anxiety Disorders and Generalized Anxiety Disorders Presentations and Research Articles
12 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Presentations and Research Articles
13 Eating Disorders Presentations and Research Articles
14 Sexual Dysfunctions Presentations and Research Articles
15 Personality Disorders Presentations and Research Articles
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

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
4.5
72
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
1
45
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
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