Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 369 Psychotherapy Strategies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 369
Course Title in English Psychotherapy Strategies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Course Title in Turkish Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapide Psikoterapi Teknikleri
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Practical
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 150 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 208 - Adult Psychopathology | PSYC 301 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Expected Prior Knowledge Adult psychopathology or Child and adolescent psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To develop familiarity to the basic concepts of cognitive behavioural therapy and to understand theoretical basis of clinical psychology.
Course Description This course is designed to provide students with a broad background in cognitive behavioural therapy such as historical basis, analysing of recent theories and research in the major areas of cognitive behavioral therapy, understanding approach to different psychopathologies in terms of cognitive behavioural therapy, assessment of psychopathologies via scales or inventories, psychotherapeutically interventions and prevention of behavior disorders etc. Students will also learn to the methods psychologists use in interview.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, öğrencilere bilişsel davranışçı terapinin temel tarihi, bilişsel davranışçı terapinin temel alanlarındaki yeni teorilerin ve araştırmaların analizi, farklı psikopatolojilere bilişsel davranışçı terapi açısından yaklaşımı ve ölçekler veya envanterler aracıyla psikopatolojilerin değerlendirilmesi, bilişsel ve davranışçı müdahaleler ile davranış bozukluklarının önlenmesi gibi geniş bir arka plan sunmak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Öğrenciler ayrıca psikologların görüşmede kullandıkları yöntemleri de öğreneceklerdir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify theoretical basis of cognitive behavioural therapy;
2) formulate different plans and interventions according to the client for treatment;
3) identify methods of clinical assessment and describe various kinds of clinical interventions according to the perspective of cognitive behavioural therapy;
4) know how to apply basic cognitive and behavioural interventions during the interviews;
5) evaluate the role of psychotherapist in cognitive behavioural therapy sessions;
6) detect and deal with different types of psychopathologies or disorders;
7) use cognitive behavioural therapy to help understand, conceptualize and document a client’s bio-psychosocial-spiritual functioning during assessment and diagnosis;
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. H Exam,HW,Presentation
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H Exam,HW,Participation
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. S Participation
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S HW,Participation
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). H Participation
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. H HW,Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. H HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. S HW,Participation
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S HW,Participation
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H HW,Participation
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. ZEYNEP ŞAHİN TEKE

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Syllabus; Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Theories
2) Historical and conceptual overview of cognitive and behavioral theories and CBT
3) Basic principles and techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy
4) Client assessment, therapeutic alliance, and client treatment goals & Structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Sessions
5) Clinical applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy on common client problems
6) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Depression
7) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
8) MIDTERM
9) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Panic Disorder
10) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Social Anxiety & Specific Phobias
11) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
12) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Eating Disorder
13) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
14) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Sexuality Disorder
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsBeck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. Tolin, F.T. (2016). Doing CBT: A comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thought, and Emotions. The Guilford Press. There will also be a set of required essays.
Teaching MethodsA variety of teaching strategies will be used in this class, including lecture, discussion, videos and role-plays. For students to benefit from these teaching strategies, it is critical that they keep pace with readings assigned in class. Additionally, students will take part in role-plays demonstrating the application of cognitive-behavioral interventions. Students will note that some of the material presented in class will be consistent with their readings in their text.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be asked to coordinate therapy sessions which demonstrate a specific cognitive behavioral interventions. They will be asked to read the articles and case reports.
Laboratory Work-
Computer Use-
Other ActivitiesStudents will responsible to watch videos before the class sessions with regard to that week’s subject. Classroom discussions will be arranged according to these videos.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their continuous assessment grade. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 3 3 1 98
Homework Assignments 2 10 2 24
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 150
Total Workload/25 6.0
ECTS 6