Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY460

CHILDHOOD CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

Course Code
PSY460
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify the clinical evaluation and diagnosis processes of psychopathologies experienced in childhood.
  2. Distinguish the features of various intelligence tests, personality tests and neuropsychological tests that can be applied in childhood.
  3. Monitor the application process of various intelligence tests, personality tests, and neuropsychological tests that can be administered during childhood.
  4. Be informed about how assessment tools are used in the planning, following and evaluation of a treatment in childhood.
  5. Explain the points to be considered in report writing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is aimed to teach clinical appearance, assessment and diagnosis process of the childhood psychopathologies to the psychology students. Within the scope of this course, psychology students learn basic features and observe application practices of intelligence tests, neuropsychological tests and projective tests, which are developed to assess childhood psychopathologies, and the students gain ability to report the results of the applications. Moreover, with the help of the in-class exercises, psychology students become familiar with the application process of these assessment tools.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Childhood Clinical Assessment
2nd Week Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Assessment
3rd Week Conduct Disorders and Assessment
4th Week Anxiety Disorders, Compulsive Disorders and Assessment
5th Week Mood Disorders and Assessment
6th Week Eating Disorders and Assessment
7th Week Substance Use/Abuse Disorders and Assessment
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Intelligence Assessment in the Childhood
10th Week Childhood Psychopathological Assessment
11th Week Application of the Childhood Psychopathological Assessment Tools in the Childhood and Writing Reports
12th Week Neuropsychological Assessment in the Childhood
13th Week Application of the Neuropsychological Assessment
14th Week Application of the Neuropsychological Assessment
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingWilmshurst, L. (2015). Child and adolescent psychopathology: A case book. USA: SAGE Publications.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Practice 5 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Performance Practice 5 6 30
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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