Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Courses given by:
Course Objectives:
Applying psychological knowledge to the problems of daily life and contribute to community with it.
Course Content:
Teaches the principles and applications of community psychology to students. Teaches how to apply small initiatives that are designed according to the needs of children, and/or adults.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case Study/Role Playing, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer
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 |
| Can apply psychological knowledge to the problems of daily life and contribute to community with it | 2,3,7 | 5 | B, G |
| Can examine the professional credentials of psychology graduates | 7,10,12,13,14 | 5 | G |
| Enable psychology students to integrate their knowledge to required fields | 7,12,13,14 | 5 | B, G |
| Can use psychological knowledge for the sake of community and design an intervention research | 2,3,7,13 | 5 | G |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 3 | Discussion | |
| 4 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 5 | Discussion | |
| 6 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 7 | Discussion | |
| 8 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 9 | Discussion | |
| 10 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 11 | Discussion | |
| 12 | Guest Lecturer | |
| 13 | Discussion | |
| 14 | Evaluation of class experiences | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | |||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE | |
| Assignment | 1 | 100 | |
| Total | 100 | ||
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | ||
Course’s Contribution to Program
| 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.
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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
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Mid-Term | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 166 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6,64 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||