PSY 343

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PSY 343

Course Title

Clinical Psychology

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Assessment of psychopathology, and approaches to the treatment of abnormal behavior. Current theory, research, and issues in clinical psychology. The role of clinical psychology in contemporary society.

Course Objectives

This course introduces and provides a comphrehensive overview of the field of clinical psychology with a focus both on science and clinical applications. Major topics include definition, training, and professional activities of clinical psychologists, along with history and current controversies, diagnosis according to  DSM-V, interviewing and psychological assessment methods. Students will also have a chance to learn the basics of current psychotherapy trends including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Schema Therapy.

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Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding the evolving role of clinical psychology in current health environment.
2. Being aware of the growing importance of Culture and Diversity in contemporary Clinical Psychology.
3. Gaining knowledge of current controversies in the field of clinical psychology both in Turkey and around the world.
4. Prepearing a basic case formulation based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Approach.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Peer Teaching Scaffolding/Coaching Demonstrating Problem Solving Inquiry Collaborating Think-Pair-Share Predict-Observe-Explain Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Oral Presentations/Reports Concept Mapping Brainstorming Seminars Guest Speakers Hands-on Activities

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Self Evaluation Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Case Analysis

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Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

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Course Coordinator:

Asst. Prof. Yağmur Ar-Karcı

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	48
Debate	10
Hands-on Work	10
Exams/Quizzes	10
Case Study Analysis	20
Oral Presentation	10

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