Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSY 456Selective Topics in Clinical Psychology3+0+03514.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course is designed to elaborate different subjects in clinical psychology.
Course Content At the end of the course, students are expected to deepen their knowledge on the areas they they are interested.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is planned to be conducted in person and in an interactive manner.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Sema Yurduşen sema.yurdusen@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services
Freud, S. (1914-1916). Yas ve Melankoli, Londra, The Hogarth Press
Harrel, G. (2023). Mourning Through Poetry: Discovering The Lost Love Object and Symbolization of Desire British Journal of Psychotherapy, 1-15.
Baum, R. L., Pender, D. A. (2023). Using Structural Family Theory in Treating Family Conflict, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 31(1), 35-41
Kerr, K.B. (2023). Applying Bowen Theory to Psychiatric Asessment and Disposition in the ED, Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2023, Vol. 29(1) 45– 56.
Radoš,, S. N., Hairston, I., Handelzalts, J. E. (2023). The concept analysis of parent-infant bonding during pregnancy and infancy: a systematic review and meta-synthesis, Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2022.2162487.
Hill, V. Z., Dehaghi, A. M. B. (2023). Narcissism and psychological needs for social status, power, and belonging, Personality and Individual Differences, 210 (2023) 112231.
Course Notes The materials (such as articles, videos or etc.) that are going to be used in the courseare selected depending on the topic of the week.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 1 5 5
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,3 159

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Gain in-depth knowledge of the specific area of clinical psychology in which they specialize.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Trauma / PTSS
2 Loss and Grief
3 Loss and Grief
4 Suicide
5 Suicide / Case Study
6 Childhood Psychopathologies
7 Childhood Psychopathologies
8 Midterm exam
9 Parental attitudes
10 Attachment
11 Family Therapies
12 Family therapies
13 Narcissism
14 Narcissism
15 Overview of the course

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 1 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 1 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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