Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide information about various interview settings, to detail the content of the clinical first interview, to have students practice first interviews and to write reports of these interviews. In addition, it is aimed to address the important concepts of different theoretical approaches in clinical interviews and to provide information about interviews with young people, couples and families.
Course Content
- Introducing different interview settings
- Giving theoretical information about clinical first interview
- Practicing the first interview
- Introducing important concepts of clinical interviewing in terms of different theories
- Suicide assessment
- Information about interviews with young people, children, couples and families
Explanations
The final exam grade is determined by: 40% midterm exam 60% final exam
Rules
70% attendance is mandatory. This percentage must be achieved to be eligible to take the final exam.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows what is general techniques of clinical interview and knows how to use them.
- Knows and applies the ethics and rules of clinical interview.
- Can manage to complete a first clinical interview.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction-Philosophy and Organization | Introduction-Philosophy and Organization |
| 2 | Basic Principles and Preparations | Basic Principles and Preparations |
| 3 | Basic Interest, Listening and Action Skills | Basic Interest, Listening and Action Skills |
| 4 | Guidance in the Clinical Interview: Questions and Action Skills | Guidance in the Clinical Interview: Questions and Action Skills |
| 5 | Evidence-Based Relationship Variables in the Clinical Interview | Evidence-Based Relationship Variables in the Clinical Interview |
| 6 | Clinical Interview Process: Structural Models - Introduction - Development - Closure - Conclusion | Clinical Interview Process: Structural Models - Introduction - Development - Closure - Conclusion |
| 7 | Clinical Interview Process: Closing-Termination | Clinical Interview Process: Closing-Termination |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM-Ethics in Interviewing | MIDTERM EXAM-Ethics in Interviewing |
| 9 | First interview - MIDTERM EXAM | First interview - MIDTERM EXAM |
| 10 | Initial interview and Report Writing | Initial interview and Report Writing |
| 11 | Mental Status Examination | Mental Status Examination |
| 12 | Diagnosis and Treatment Plan | Diagnosis and Treatment Plan |
| 13 | Evaluation of Suicide | Evaluation of Suicide |
| 14 | Interviewing Difficult Clients and Difficult Situations | Interviewing Difficult Clients and Difficult Situations |
| 15 | Meeting online and in non-face-to-face environments | Meeting online and in non-face-to-face environments |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |