Faculty of Education · Guidance and Psychological Counselling · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To have information about the most common possible psychological problems and treatment methods
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the fundamental causes of behavioral disorders observed in childhood and adolescence (biological, psychological, sociocultural), the classification of these disorders, diagnostic criteria, and, in particular, the current diagnostic criteria within the framework of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders); and to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about evidence-based intervention and treatment methods for these disorders.
Required Resources
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5®). American Psychiatric Pub.
Recommended Resources
Öztürk, M. O., & Uluşahin, A. (2014). Mental health and disorders. Nobel Tıp Pub
Rules
Attendance to the Course: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation
Article 21 - (1) Students at the University; Within one semester, they are obliged to attend theoretical courses 70% and applied courses 80%. Each instructor checks the obligation to attend classes according to these principles.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To have information about the most common psychological problems
- Distinguishing the most common psychological problems with their distinctive features
- To have information about the treatment of the most common psychological problems
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Midterm | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 15 | 1 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to behavioral disorders, concepts of normality and abnormality | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 2 | Intellectual Disability | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 3 | Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 4 | Related chapter of the resource book | |
| 5 | Anxiety Disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 6 | Anxiety Disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 7 | Anxiety Disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Mid-term exam |
| 9 | Related chapter of the resource book | |
| 10 | Related chapter of the resource book | |
| 11 | Communication Disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 12 | Communication Disorders | Related chapter of the resource of book |
| 13 | specific learning disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 14 | Specific Learning Disorders | Related chapter of the resource book |
| 15 | Resource book used | |
| 16 | An overview | Resource books used |


