ECTS - Psychology of Addictions
Psychology of Addictions (PSY528) Course Detail
Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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Psychology of Addictions | PSY528 | Area Elective | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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N/A |
Course Language | English |
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Course Type | Elective Courses |
Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree |
Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion. |
Course Lecturer(s) |
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Course Objectives | This course aims to introduce the students with the causes of addiction, a variety of assessment strategies, and different approaches to treatment. |
Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Content | Causes and treatment of different addictions, biological and psychological approches, coping mechnanisms, and intervention strategies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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1 | Introduction | |
2 | Introduction | |
3 | Etiology | Related articles |
4 | Biological Underpinnings & Motivational Theories of Addiction | Related articles |
5 | Overview of Addictions Treatment & Treatment Seeking | Related articles |
6 | Clinical Assessment – Part I | Related articles |
7 | Clinical Assessment – Part II | Related articles |
8 | Natural Recovery & Challenges | Related articles |
9 | Group Treatment | Related articles |
10 | Treating Comorbid Psychopathology | Related articles |
11 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Related articles |
12 | Motivational Interviewing | Related articles |
13 | Contingency Management | Related articles |
14 | Relapse Prevention | Related articles |
15 | Addiction Treatment Challenges | Related articles |
16 | Harm Reduction | Related articles |
Sources
Course Book | 1. Miller, W.R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change (3rd Edition). New York: Guilford Press. |
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2. Miller, W.R., Forcehimes, A.A., & Zweben, A. (2019). Treating addiction: A guide for professionals (2nd Edition). New York: Guilford Press. |
Evaluation System
Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
Laboratory | - | - |
Application | - | - |
Field Work | - | - |
Special Course Internship | - | - |
Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
Homework Assignments | - | - |
Presentation | 1 | 5 |
Project | 4 | 75 |
Report | - | - |
Seminar | - | - |
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
Toplam | 6 | 100 |
Percentage of Semester Work | |
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Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
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 | Has knowledge of theories and empirical data on the professional relationship, such as interpersonal relationships, power relationships, boundary issues, therapeutic alliance, and more specific knowledge of the fluctuations of the therapeutic/professional relationship as a function of intervention setting. | X | ||||
2 | Has knowledge of self, such as motivation, resources, values, personal biases, and the macro (work, national norms) and micro (family, gender differences) environment in which the person functions. | X | ||||
3 | Acquires skills of effective communication, establishment and maintenance of rapport, establishment and maintenance of trust and respect in the professional relationship. | X | ||||
4 | Accepts obligations, is sensitive to others, and conducts oneself in an ethical manner while working with other professionals. | X | ||||
5 | Has knowledge and skills of assessment and evaluation, such as assessment methods, knowledge of populations served in a cultural context, human development, and diagnosis, along with necessary skills such as collecting and processing data, formulating hypotheses and making a diagnosis when appropriate, report writing, and formulating an action plan. | X | ||||
6 | Learns an array of varied interventions with individuals and systems, such as couples, families, groups, and organizations, selecting and applying appropriate intervention methods. | X | ||||
7 | Analyzes the information by utilizing critical reasoning skills, develops a conceptual framework towards the solution of a critical problem, and communicates this to the client. | X | ||||
8 | Has sufficient skills in the conduct of research to be able to develop and carry out projects in a professional context and, in certain cases, in an academic context; applies various research approaches to social systems. | X | ||||
9 | Has knowledge of ethical principles and skills of the ethical decision-making process, proactive identification of potential ethical dilemmas, and resolution of ethical dilemmas. | X | ||||
10 | Learns to be a receptive supervisee, such as being open to supervision, well-prepared, able to use time efficiently, aware of limits, and able to link learning approaches to specific evaluation criteria. | 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 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Special Course Internship | |||
Field Work | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 4 | 64 |
Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Project | |||
Report | |||
Homework Assignments | 4 | 6 | 24 |
Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Workload | 198 |