COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Clinical Psychology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 204
Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to explain the historical development of clinical psychology, to introduce basic theories in the field of clinical psychology, and to discuss abnormal behavior and personality, assessment, and clinical intervention according to different theories.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to explain historical development and critical milestones of clinical psychology in scientific and applied realms.
  • Will be able to describe the relationships among mental health professionals.
  • Will be able to explain the basic theories of clinical psychology.
  • Will be able to contrast clinical evaluation, clinical observation and interviewing, and testing in terms of major approaches.
  • Will be able to contrast the premises of different theories to explain abnormal behavior and personality
  • Will be able to compare and contrast the premises of different theories for diagnoses and clinical intervention.
Course Description History of clinical psychology, psychological assessment, clinical observation, psychological testing, and clinical interventions will be explored. In this course, the relations between clinical psychology and other related fields will be discussed.
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Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 What is Clinical Psychology? Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to clinical psychology. (7th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 1. pp.1-18
2 Clinical Psychology's Past and Present Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to clinical psychology. (7th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 2. pp.22-46
3 Basic Features of Clinical Assessment Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to clinical psychology. (7th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 3. pp.49-77
4 Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to clinical psychology. (7th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 4. pp.82-110
5 Testing in Clinical Psychology Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 5.pp.116-151
6 Basic Features of Clinical Interventions Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 6.pp. 151-171
7 Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 7.pp. 176-204
8 Midterm
9 Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press.Chapter 8.pp. 208-232
10 Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press.Chapter 9.pp.236-257
11 Research on Clinical Intervention Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press.Chapter 10.pp.263-279
12 Clinical Child Psychology Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2019). Introduction to clinical psychology. (8th Edition) Cambridge University Press.Chapter 11.pp.284-308
13 Forensic Psychology Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to clinical psychology. (7th Edition) Cambridge University Press. Chapter 14. pp.359-378
14 Overview of the semester
15 Overview of the semester
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2010). Introduction to Clinical Psychology (7th Ed.). Pearson.

ISBN: 978-0205871858
Suggested Readings/Materials Power point presentations

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
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
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
44
Final Exams
1
60
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of basic concepts, theories, approaches (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, statistical, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural), and current applications specific to the field of psychology by using current course materials and instruments.

 X
2
To have basic knowledge and skills about the applications in the different subfields of psychology.
 X
3

To have basic knowledge about the testing and measurement instruments used in different subfields of psychology and basic level skill that does not require expertise in carrying out applications in different subfields of psychology.

 X
4

To make use of other disciplines that may contribute to psychology and have basic knowledge about the contribution of psychology to these disciplines.
5

To have cumulative knowledge about the position of psychology as a scientific discipline in Turkey, the conducted research, applications and problems encountered from past to present in the field of psychology.
6

To have the competence to conduct a research individually and/or as a team using the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology, interpret the findings obtained by using scientific problem solving and critical thinking approaches.
7

To have the ability to construct a research hypothesis, create a research design, collect data, analyze it, report it in a scientific writing format, and interpret it by using basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics acquired in the field of psychology.
8

To have the competence to share the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of psychology with the experts and lay people by using the required information and communication technologies in scientific studies and events that benefit the society.
9
To have knowledge of the relevant professional and ethical values ​​in the domains of psychology and respect individual differences and human rights in research and practices related to psychology.
10

To constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following both national and international publications in the field of psychology, the developments in testing and measurement instruments and software programs used in the discipline.
11
To establish written and verbal communication with experts and lay people by using both Turkish and English.
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest