Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 347 Systemic Family 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 Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 347
Course Title in English Systemic Family Therapy
Course Title in Turkish Sistemik Aile Terapisi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 144 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Expected Prior Knowledge Introduction to psychology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To become familiar with the basic theoretical background of major approaches about systemic family therapy.
Course Description This course will provide students with a broad overview of the field of family therapy; its evolution, distinct concepts, models, and research. Students will mainly be introduced to an integrative approach to systemic thinking and understand major family therapy models such as intergenerational, experiential, structural and strategic.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öğrencilerin aile terapisinin gelişimi, ana kavramları, terapi modelleri ve araştırmaları ile ilgili genel bir bakış açısı kazanmalarını sağlayacaktır. Aile terapisinin ana terapi modelleri entegratif bir yaklaşımla sistemik bakış açısı kazandırılarak aktarılacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) know the history, development, and evolution of the field of family therapy;
2) recognize family systems theory as the basis of family therapy;
3) recognize the integration of family and play therapy;
4) understand and critically examine major family therapy approaches, their interventions, and applications;
5) conceptualize cases through a family therapy lens;
6) demonstrate awareness of the patterns in your own family-of-origin;
7) know assessment and research in the field.
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
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. S Participation
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. S Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Project
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. N
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 Exam,Participation
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. H Exam
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. SELMA ÖZDEMİR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Course Introduction and Syllabus Review
2) Fundamental Concepts of Family Therapy
3) Integrating Theory and Practice
4) Intergenerational Transmission of Patterns (Bowen Family Systems Approach)
5) Relational Assesments as Intervention
6) Strategic Family Therapy
7) Structural Family Therapy
8) Family Play Therapy
9) Family Play Therapy Applications
10) Experiential Family Therapy
11) Psychoanalytic Family Therapy
12) Family Therapy in 21st Century- Solution Focused Family Therapy
13) Narrative Therapy & Emotional Focused Therapy
14) Research on Family Interventions and Review of the Semester
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsNichols, M. P. (2013). Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods. New York: Pearson. Hanna, S.M. (2018). The Practice of Family Therapy: Key Elements Across Models. Routledge. Akyıl, Güven (2016) Yüz Yüze Türkiye’den Çift ve Aile Terapisi Öyküleri. Pegasus Yayınları
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught in the flipped format. Students will be assigned an introductory online lecture every week as well as an empirical article. During class time, I will first assess and reinforce the students’ grasp of basic concepts from the online lecture. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. I as the instructor commit to preparing and selecting high-quality materials for each class, at an appropriate level of English. This course also aims students to gain practical experience through voluntary family interview and genogram homework.
Homework and ProjectsVoluntary Family Interview, Genogram and Family of Origin Paper
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Application 1 % 10
Quiz(zes) 5 % 5
Project 1 % 5
Midterm(s) 1 % 15
Paper Submission 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

Rules for attendance, late submissions, missing an exam, etc. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct. Statement on plagiarism. Other comments, if any. 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 2 98
Quiz(zes) 1 8 8
Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 144
Total Workload/25 5.8
ECTS 6