Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD613

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Code
RPD613
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows theoretical explanations about behavioral disorders.
  2. Knows the classification system for behavioral disorders.
  3. Relates the emergence processes of behavioral disorders and intervention processes.
  4. Structures the recognition, prevention and response processes related to behavioral disorders within the scope of competence in educational environments and psychological counseling processes.
  5. Carries out the necessary teamwork in the intervention processes related to any behavior disorder.
  6. Acts in accordance with ethical and legal processes in recognition, prevention and intervention processes related to behavioral disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionTheoretical approaches about anticipating factors and interventions for different age groups of behavioral disorders. Planning and constructing of diagnosis and intervention processes based on DSM-V. Connecting diagnostic and educational processes, cooperating with related professionals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction-Psychopathology, History/Classification and Diagnostic Systems, Theoretical Explanations Regarding Behavioral Disorders
2nd Week DSM-V Classification System, Theoretical Explanations Regarding Behavioral Disorders, Interview Principles and Techniques/Psychological Counseling Skills, Course Evaluation Observation, Determination of Interview Homework Topic
3rd Week Educational Environments, Counseling Services, Psychological Counseling Processes-Recognition, Prevention and Intervention
4th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Intervention in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Homework Topic Review
5th Week Diagnostic, Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Anxiety, Depression Disorders and Obsessive and Compulsive Disorders Homework Topic Review
6th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes in Disorders Related to Trauma and Triggering Factors, Prevention and Interventions Homework Subject Review
7th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Obsessive and Compulsive Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders Homework Subject Review
8th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes, Prevention and Interventions in Schizophrenia Disorders and Other Disorders with Psychosis, Bipolar Disorders and Dissociative Disorders Homework Subject Review
9th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Disruptive Disorders-Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders Homework Subject Review
10th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders Homework Subject Review
11th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention in Feeding and Eating Disorders and Elimination Disorders and Interventions Homework Topic Review
12th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Gender Identity Complaints and Sexual Deviations Homework Topic Review
13th Week Diagnostic-Educational Processes and Prevention and Interventions in Neurocognitive Disorders and Personality Disorders Homework Topic Review
14th Week Presentation and Delivery of Homework (Observation-Compilation)
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingRequired Reading:
1. Morrison, J.(2014). DSM-5'i Kolaylaştıran Klinisyenler için Tanı Rehberi (çeviri: H.U.Kural)Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
2. Yüksel-Şahin, F. (2018). Psikolojik danışmanlar için el kitabı. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

Recommended Reading:
1. Cormier, S. & Hackney, H. (2013). Psikolojik danışma strateji ve müdahaleler (S. Doğan ve B. Yaka, Eds.). Ankara:Pegem Yayıncılık
2. Irak, M (Ed.) (2016) Davranış Bozuklukları ve Biliş. Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Yayınları
3. Landy, S. (2013)C hildren with multiple mental health challenges : an integrated approach to intervention
4. Leggio, J & Terras, K, L, (2019) An Investigation of the Qualities, Knowledge, and Skills of Effective Teachers for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: The Teacher Perspective. The journal of Special Education Apprenticeship 8 (1). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1223988.pdf
5. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Cautionary statement for forensic use of DSM-5. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596
6. Sperry, L. & Sperry, J. (2016). Vaka kavramsallaştırma: Kolay ve güvenli bir şekilde kavramsallaştırmada uzmanlaşma. (Ş. Terzi & B. Ergüner Tekinalp Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 40
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 20 20
Research 1 30 30
Article Presentation 1 20 20
Article 3 15 45
Total Work Load206
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.86
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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