Graduate Education Institute · Psychological Counseling and Guidance · Master
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to develop critical thinking and expertise in this field by examining at an advanced level the diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR), etiology (neurobiological, psychological, and sociocultural foundations), clinical assessment methods, and evidence-based intervention strategies for behavioral disorders.
Course Content
The content of this course includes the historical and conceptual foundations of behavioral disorders, their classification and differential diagnosis according to DSM-5, neurobiological, genetic, and environmental etiological factors, clinical assessment and formulation in child, adolescent, and adult populations, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention approaches.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the diagnostic criteria for behavioral and emotional disorders listed in the DSM-5-TR
- Could critically evaluate the neurobiological, genetic, psychological, familial, and sociocultural risk factors that play a role in the onset and maintenance of behavioral disorders and interprets their interactions with each other.
- Could critically examine current scientific research conducted in the field of behavioral disorders, evaluates it from a methodological perspective, and discusses how its findings can be integrated into clinical practice.
- Knows the basic principles and techniques of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches used in the treatment of behavioral disorders.
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 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 25 | 2 | 50 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Psychopathology | - |
| 2 | Mood Disorders | Chapter 3 |
| 3 | Mood Disorders | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Anxiety Disorders | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Anxiety Disorders | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders | Chapter 5 |
| 7 | Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders | Chapter 6 |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders | Chapter 6 |
| 10 | Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. | Chapter 8 |
| 11 | Feeding and Eating Disorders. | Chapter 9 |
| 12 | Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders. | Chapter 2 |
| 13 | Substance-related disorders and addiction disorders | Chapter 15 |
| 14 | Personality Disorders | Chapter 17 |
| 15 | Personality Disorders | Chapter 17 |
| 16 | Personality Disorders | Chapter 17 |