The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the historical development of clinical psychology and its current situation, to introduce the basic theories of the field, to outline these theories and their basic propositions, the ways of explaining personality and psychopathology, and the clinical intervention methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Clinical Psychology Course Introduction,What is Clinical Psychology?,Clinical Psychology's Past and Present,Basic Features of Clinical Assessment,Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology,Testing in Clinical Psychology ,Basic Features of Clinical Interventions,Positive Clinical Psychology,Psychodynamic Therapies,Humanistic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy,Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies,Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention,Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology and Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology,General Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
It defines the basic concepts of clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It presents the historical development of clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It discusses various theories regarding clinical intervention practices.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It questions the impact of technology and the internet on clinical intervention practices.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It compiles the information learned within the course about entering postgraduate education in clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
A
It distinguishes the differences between concepts in clinical psychology.
A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Clinical Psychology Course Introduction
2
What is Clinical Psychology?
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 1
3
Clinical Psychology's Past and Present
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 2
4
Basic Features of Clinical Assessment
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 3
5
Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 4
6
Testing in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 5
7
Basic Features of Clinical Interventions
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 6 * Current Issues in Psychotherapy – Chapter 2 & 9
8
Positive Clinical Psychology
Current Issues in Psychotherapy - Chapter 8
9
Psychodynamic Therapies
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 7
10
Humanistic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 7 & 8
11
Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 8
12
Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 9 * Current Issues in Psychotherapy – Chapter 7
13
Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology and Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 15 & 16
14
General Evaluation
Resources
Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2014). Klinik Psikolojiye Giriş. (İ. Dağ, Çev. Ed.). Mentis.
Yorulmaz, O. (Ed.). (2017). Psikoterapide Güncel Konular: Klinik Psikoloji Perspektifinden Çok Boyutlu Bir Bakış. Nobel.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
28
28
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
182
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(182/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Hande GÜNDOĞAN SÜTÜVEN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hande GÜNDOĞAN SÜTÜVEN
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the historical development of clinical psychology and its current situation, to introduce the basic theories of the field, to outline these theories and their basic propositions, the ways of explaining personality and psychopathology, and the clinical intervention methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Clinical Psychology Course Introduction,What is Clinical Psychology?,Clinical Psychology's Past and Present,Basic Features of Clinical Assessment,Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology,Testing in Clinical Psychology ,Basic Features of Clinical Interventions,Positive Clinical Psychology,Psychodynamic Therapies,Humanistic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy,Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies,Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention,Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology and Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology,General Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
It defines the basic concepts of clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It presents the historical development of clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It discusses various theories regarding clinical intervention practices.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It questions the impact of technology and the internet on clinical intervention practices.
10, 14, 16, 9
C
It compiles the information learned within the course about entering postgraduate education in clinical psychology.
10, 14, 16, 9
A
It distinguishes the differences between concepts in clinical psychology.
A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Clinical Psychology Course Introduction
2
What is Clinical Psychology?
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 1
3
Clinical Psychology's Past and Present
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 2
4
Basic Features of Clinical Assessment
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 3
5
Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 4
6
Testing in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 5
7
Basic Features of Clinical Interventions
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 6 * Current Issues in Psychotherapy – Chapter 2 & 9
8
Positive Clinical Psychology
Current Issues in Psychotherapy - Chapter 8
9
Psychodynamic Therapies
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 7
10
Humanistic Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapy
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 7 & 8
11
Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 8
12
Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology – Chapter 9 * Current Issues in Psychotherapy – Chapter 7
13
Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology and Getting into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology
* Introduction to Clinical Psychology - Chapter 15 & 16
14
General Evaluation
Resources
Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D. A., & Phares, V. (2014). Klinik Psikolojiye Giriş. (İ. Dağ, Çev. Ed.). Mentis.
Yorulmaz, O. (Ed.). (2017). Psikoterapide Güncel Konular: Klinik Psikoloji Perspektifinden Çok Boyutlu Bir Bakış. Nobel.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
