Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 302 Clinical Psychology
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 Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 302
Course Title in English Clinical Psychology
Course Title in Turkish Klinik Psikoloji
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 142 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 Child and Adolescent psychopathology or adult psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Overall aim of this course is giving the definition of clinical psychology, a consideration of how clinical psychologists are trained, and a survey of the professional activities and settings of clinical psychologists. Students will also gain an understanding of the range of assessment and psychotherapeutic services that clinical psychologists provide to clients of all ages across multiple settings.
Course Description This course is intended to provide students an overview of the field of clinical psychology. Students will be exposed to information regarding the history of the clinical science, as well as contemporary clinical practices. Students will also be introduced to the various assessment and psychotherapeutic strategies used by clinical psychologists in their daily practice.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öğrencilere klinik psikoloji alanında genel bilgi sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Öğrencilere, klinik bilimlerin tarihi kadar güncel klinik psikoloji uygulamaları hakkında da bilgi verilecektir. Ayrıca, klinik psikologların çalışma rutinlerinde kullandıkları çeşitli ölçme ve değerlendirme teknikleri ile psikoterapötik tedavi yöntemleri de ele alınacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) describe the evolution of the definition of clinical psychology from the early 1900s to present;
2) summarize current professional activities and employment settings of clinical psychologists;
3) understand the role of clinical psychologists in different applied settings (forensic psychology, marital therapy, group therapy, children and adolescent psychotherapy);
4) propose ways that a clinical psychologist could ethically navigate contemporary ethical issues that have arisen in the profession;
5) compare different assesment and diagnostic systems of abnormality proposed in the field of clinical psychology;
6) summarize key skills and behaviors for a psychologist conducting a clinical interview;
7) differentiate among the types of clinical interviews;
8) list major psychological batteries and instruments used by clinical psychologists;
9) compare different psychotherapy approaches and reflect on their effectiveness;
10) analyze and criticize certain perspectives and practices in clinical psychology;
11) describe how technology can be used in the delivery of psychological services in the future.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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,Project
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 HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H Participation,Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. H Participation
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H Participation,Project
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 Presentation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H Exam,HW,Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Select,Presentation,Project
Prepared by and Date , November 2023
Course Coordinator FULYA ÖZCANLI
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. SENA CÜRE ACER

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training
2) Evolution of Clinical Psychology Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology
3) Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
4) Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology
5) Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More The Clinical Interview
6) Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment
7) Midterm
8) Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
9) Humanist & Existential Psychotherapy
10) Behavior Therapy
11) Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
12) Family Therapy
13) Schema Therapy
14) Review
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsPomerantz, A. M. (2019). Clinical psychology: Science, practice, and diversity. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Additional reading materials and videos will be shared on the Blackboard weekly.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. The instructor will deliver each week’s content beforehand, and students will be expected to acquire the relevant knowledge before the class. Classroom time will be used to practice and apply concepts and ideas through interaction (discussion, roleplays etc.) with peers.
Homework and ProjectsPre-class participation: Students will be expected to read/ watch preclass materials and will have discussions with each other on course-related topics by posting messages to an online message board. A predetermined group of students will lead the discussion each week by producing high quality discussion questions. Assignment: Students are required to engage in roleplaying as clinical psychologists, conducting a session with a simulated client (e.g., classmate, friend) presenting a fictitious psychological disorder. Each student must select a therapeutic technique/intervention (e.g., exposure therapy, urge surfing, motivational interviewing) and produce a brief video (max 5-6 min) addressing a specific problem using evidence-based treatment.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other ActivitiesIn-class participation consists of various tasks such as clinical role-play and reflection in learning therapeutic communication skills, test demonstrations and peer reviews.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 10
Application 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration ozcanlifu@mef.edu.tr

Throughout the semester, students are responsible for following announcements, working on the uploaded material and responding to the discussions on the blackboard on a weekly basis. Coming class prepared is compulsory to be able to follow the course and stay engaged within the class. Students can submit a paper assignment on a rescheduled date and take make-up exams only if they submit an official health report to the faculty secretary’s office. The format of the make-up exams might differ from the exam delivered on time. Students are expected to come to class on time and be respectful of the teaching and learning environment at all times. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and is strictly penalized. Academic dishonesty includes any commitment of cheating, lying and deceit in any form such as plagiarism or cheating during exams. Students are strictly responsible for submitting their own work, not that of others or other agents. Full citation of others’ work is required. 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 2 3 1 84
Application 1 20 20
Presentations / Seminar 1 0 1 1
Homework Assignments 5 4 20
Midterm(s) 1 15 2 17
Total Workload 142
Total Workload/25 5.7
ECTS 6