COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 431
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The goal of this course is to provide the students insight regarding selected empirical, theoretical, and practical topics in clinical psychology and to improve students’ knowledge and skills on these selected topics, both theoretical developments and ethical responsibilities of practitioners.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1) Discuss selected topics in clinical psychology in terms of the current developments
  • 2) Define the basic concepts on the selected topic of clinical psychology
  • 3)Critically evaluate the concepts on the selected topic of clinical psychology
  • 4)Interpret articles on the selected topic of clinical psychology
  • 5)Discuss the literature on a contemporary issue in clinical psychology.
Course Description This course provides a detailed examination of contemporary empirical findings in selected topics in the field of clinical psychology.
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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 Course Description
2 Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology Science, Practice, and Diversity (6th ed.). SAGE Publications Chapter 3
3 Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology Science, Practice, and Diversity (6th ed.). SAGE Publications Chapter 5
4 The Clinical Interview Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology Science, Practice, and Diversity (6th ed.). SAGE Publications Chapter 8
5 Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology Science, Practice, and Diversity (6th ed.). SAGE Publications Chapter 15
6 Midterm Exam
7 Thinking Critically about Therapy I Hupp, S. (2023). Pseudoscience in Therapy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 1
8 Thinking Critically about Therapy II Hupp, S. (2023). Pseudoscience in Therapy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 1
9 Single-case Experimental Research Design Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 8
10 Selecting Measures for Research Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 10
11 Cautions, Negative Effects, and Replication Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 15
12 Overview of Clinical Research and Ethics Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 16
13 Applied Ethics with Examples Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 17
14 Communication of Research Findings Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 18
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Kazdin, A. (2021). Research Design in Clinical Psychology (5th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108993647

ISBN: 9781108995214

Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology Science, Practice, and Diversity (6th ed.). SAGE Publications

ISBN-10: 1071851950

ISBN-13: 978-1071851951

Hupp, S. (2023). Pseudoscience in Therapy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

1.     ISBN-10: 1009005103

ISBN-13: 978-1009005104

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
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
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
42
Final Exams
56
    Total
124

 

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.

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.

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.

X
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.

X
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