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.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
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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 |
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Describe assessment methods in clinical psychology including interviews, observations, and testing. |
2,5,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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Explain the basic features of psychotherapy |
2,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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Describe the main theoretical approaches and compare/contrast them. |
2,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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Describe the research methods and the role of empirical approach in clinical psychology. |
2,3,5,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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Describe sub-fields of clinical psychology; explain the basic features and applications in each field. |
2,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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Describe the ethical guidelines and discuss various professional issues within clinical psychology. |
2,12,13,14 |
1, 2, 5 |
A, G |
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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
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction to Clinical Psychology |
Chapter 1 |
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2 |
Basic concepts and historical developments |
Chapters 1, 2 |
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3 |
Basic features of clinical assessment |
Chapter 3 |
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4 |
Interviewing and observation in clinical psychology |
Chapter 4 |
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5 |
Testing in clinical psychology |
Chapter 5 |
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6 |
Basic features of clinical intervention |
Chapter 6 |
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7 |
Psychodynamic and humanistic psychotherapies |
Chapter 7 |
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8 |
Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapies |
Chapter 8 |
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9 |
Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct |
APA Ethics Code |
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10 |
Research on clinical psychology |
Chapter 10 |
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11 |
Clinical child psychology |
Chapter 11 |
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12 |
Health psychology |
Chapter 12 |
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13 |
Clinical neuropsychology |
Chapter 13 |
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14 |
Professional issues in clinical psychology |
Chapter 15 |
Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
Geoffrey P. Kramer, Douglas A. Bernstein, Vicky Phares (2010) Introduction to Clinical Psychology |
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Additional Resources |
APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct |
Material Sharing
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Documents |
Selected episodes from the TV show “In Treatment;” DSM-IV-TR; sample intelligence, personality and neuropsychology questionnaires and tests; |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
2 midterms and 1 final |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-terms |
2 |
100 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade |
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40 |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade |
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60 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Course Category |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.
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X |
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Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. |
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X |
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Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. |
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X |
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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 |
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Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. |
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X |
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Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. |
X |
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Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. |
X |
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Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. |
X |
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Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. |
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X |
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Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. |
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X |
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Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. |
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X |
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Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. |
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X |
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Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. |
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X |
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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. |
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X |
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15 |
Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. |
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X |
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Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. |
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X |
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ECTS
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Mid-Term |
2 |
15 |
30 |
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Final Examination |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Work Load |
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143 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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5,72 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |