ECTS - Selected Topics in Applied Psychology
Selected Topics in Applied Psychology (PSY426) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Selected Topics in Applied Psychology | PSY426 | Area Elective | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| PSY101 ve PSY102 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | An in-depth exploration of selected empirical, practical, and theoretical topics within various fields of applied psychology (clinical psychology, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, sports and exercise psychology, traffic and transportation psychology, education psychology, health psychology, environmental psychology, forensic psychology, political psychology, community psychology, neuropsychology, gender-studies), with a focus on integrating theoretical knowledge and practical applications through experiential learning activities. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | An overview of key concepts from applied psychology fields of clinical psychology, social psychology, industrial and organization psychology, sports and exercise psychology, traffic and transportation psychology, educational psychology, health psychology, environmental psychology, forensic psychology, political psychology, community psychology, neuropsychology, gender studies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Applied Topics in Clinical Psychology – Book Chapter 1 (pp. 13-126) | Related article and chapter |
| 2 | Practical application 1 | Related article and chapter |
| 3 | Applied Topics in Health Psychology – Book Chapter 2 (pp. 127-226) | Related article and chapter |
| 4 | Practical application 2 | Related article and chapter |
| 5 | Applied Topics in Forensic Psychology – Book Chapter 3 (pp. 227-340) | Related article and chapter |
| 6 | Practical application 3 | Related article and chapter |
| 7 | Applied Topics in Educational Psychology – Book Chapter 4 (pp. 341-444) | Related article and chapter |
| 8 | Practical application 4 | Related article and chapter |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Applied Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology – Book Chapter 5 (pp. 445-526) | Related article and chapter |
| 11 | Practical application 5 | Related article and chapter |
| 12 | Applied Topics in Sports and Exercise Psychology – Book Chapter 6 (pp. 527-615) | Related article and chapter |
| 13 | Practical application 6 | Related article and chapter |
| 14 | Applied Topics in Community Psychology | Related article and chapter |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Review of Topics |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Davey, G. C. (Ed.). (2023). Applied psychology. John Wiley & Sons. |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 25 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | 1 | 35 |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Have a comprehensive understanding of basic psychological perspectives and to examine the mental, affective, and behavioral processes of human beings within a scientific discipline | X | ||||
| 2 | Have a knowledge about the historical and philosophical developments, basic concepts, applications and schools of science of psychology as well as the subfields of psychology such as clinical, experimental, social, developmental, industrial, health, traffic and educational psychology | X | ||||
| 3 | Gain skills in identifying, describing, formulating, and solving the problems related to basic mental, emotional, and behavioral problems of human beings | X | ||||
| 4 | Develop new ideas through analytical, critical, and creative point of view by using abstract concepts and to gain skills in evaluating different psychological phenomena | X | ||||
| 5 | Gain knowledge and skills in transforming his/her theoretical knowledge into practice in different fields of psychology | X | ||||
| 6 | Have skills in accessing knowledge and using resources | X | ||||
| 7 | Have knowledge about basic principles of psychological assessment along with various quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research methods, to have skills in designing and conducting research by using these methods, and analyzing, reporting, and presenting research data | X | ||||
| 8 | Have awareness of interpersonal sensitivity, societal processes and problems | X | ||||
| 9 | Have efficient written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English | X | ||||
| 10 | Gain skills in following the developments in the field of expertise and renewing himself/herself with an awareness of life-span learning | X | ||||
| 11 | Have professional and ethical responsibility, knowledge, and awareness | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Total Workload | 200 | ||