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Course Code: 
PSY 461
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
8
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The goal of this course is to introduce students to general principles of clinical psychology.
Course Content: 

An overview of academic and clinical activities in the field of clinical psychology. Considers ethical issues and the status of clinical psychology as compared to other related professions.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Define clinical psychology and explain the historical factors that played pivotal roles in the development of the field.

2,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe assessment methods in clinical psychology including interviews, observations, and testing.

2,5,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Explain the basic features of psychotherapy

2,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe the main theoretical approaches and compare/contrast them.

2,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe the research methods and the role of empirical approach in clinical psychology.

2,3,5,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe sub-fields of clinical psychology; explain the basic features and applications in each field.

2,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe the ethical guidelines and discuss various professional issues within clinical psychology.

2,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

Describe the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders; discuss its basic features and weaknesses.

2,5,12,13,14

1, 2, 5

A, G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Chapter 1

2

Basic concepts and historical developments

Chapters 1, 2

3

Basic features of clinical assessment

Chapter 3

4

Interviewing and observation in clinical psychology

Chapter 4

5

Testing in clinical psychology

Chapter 5

6

Basic features of clinical intervention

Chapter 6

7

Psychodynamic and humanistic psychotherapies

Chapter 7

8

Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies

Chapter 8

9

Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct

APA Ethics Code

10

Research on clinical psychology

Chapter 10

11

Clinical child psychology

Chapter 11

12

Health psychology

Chapter 12

13

Clinical neuropsychology

Chapter 13

14

Professional issues in clinical psychology

Chapter 15

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Geoffrey P. Kramer, Douglas A. Bernstein, Vicky Phares (2010) Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Additional Resources

APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Selected episodes from the TV show “In Treatment;” DSM-IV-TR; sample intelligence, personality and neuropsychology questionnaires and tests;

Assignments

 

Exams

2 midterms and 1 final

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

2

100

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

40

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

 

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

 

X

 

 

 

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

 

 

 

X

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

 

X

 

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

X

 

 

 

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

 

X

 

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

X

 

 

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

X

 

 

 

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

X

 

 

 

 

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

 

X

 

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

X

 

 

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

 

X

 

 

 

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

 

 

 

 

X

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

 

 

X

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

 

 

X

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

X

 

 

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

X

 

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

4

56

Mid-Term

2

15

30

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

143

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5,72

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

6