CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - NON THESIS | Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

About the Program

Clinical Psychology Master program is a program that can evaluate abnormal behavior in line with current scientific developments, be aware of this by internalizing its ethical responsibilities, keep itself up-to-date in line with social needs, pursue methodical knowledge, understand and apply research methods, gain theoretical and practical skills, It aims to train clinical psychology specialists equipped with the knowledge and skills at a high level. Beyond these, the graduates who have completed the clinical psychology master's program are expected to serve our country as experts who are beneficial to humanity and know how to take responsibility.

After the theoretical courses taken in the first year, psychotherapy practices carried out under supervision in the second year are carried out in the Psychological Interview Laboratory of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University in Halkalı Campus. Students who have completed the clinical psychology master's program have the opportunity to work as a psychologist in various state institutions and private sector.

It consists of ten courses (3 hours per week) and master's project work (Total 90 ECTS). The normal duration of this program is 2 semesters, the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

To have theoretical and practical competences with the sources containing the latest information in the literature.
To learn how to assess abnormal behaviors in the light of recent scientific developments
To train practitioners who are highly aware of their ethical responsibilities.
To internalize the ethical responsibilities
To provide an education in the light of current scientific knowledge observing the social needs.
To be able to comprehend and apply research methods in the field of clinical psychology
To obtain the ability of psychological assessment and evaluation
To obtain psychotherapy and clinical interview skills
To train experts in the field of clinical psychology who are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills
Developing the ability to critically interpret the information learned throughout her/his education life.
To gain the ability to internalize social, scientific and cultural values within the scope of ethical principles and to apply them in business and social life.
To gain the ability to be sensitive in social issues and to develop projects that will produce solutions to problems related to the field.
The students who receive support from the current literature will be able to interpret and define their new learning from a scientific point of view in a methodical manner and improve their capacity to contribute.
Gaining the ability to take responsibility in the environment in which he / she works in his / her field.

Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of clinical psychology is associated with.
Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.
Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.
Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.
Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.

SKILL

Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.
Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.
Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.

COMPETENCE

Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.
Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.
Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.
Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.
Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.
Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.
Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.
Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.
By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.

Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of clinical psychology is associated with.
Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.
Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.
Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.
Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.
Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.
Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.
Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.
Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.
Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.
Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.
Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.
Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.
Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.
Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.
By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.

Subject-Specific Qualifications	Programme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
Alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrar. Alanla ilgili temel kavramsal bilgilere, kuramsal ve uygulama açısından aralarındaki ilişkiyi kavrayacak şekilde sahiptir. Toplumlarının yaşadığı dönüşümlerin nedenleri ve sonuçları hakkında temel bilgilere sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinde temel kavramları kavrar, kavramlar arası ilişkilere hakimdir. İnsanlar ve toplumlararası ilişkilerin işleyiş kurallarına dair temel bilgilere sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği araştırmaları yapma, araştırmalarını nasıl planlanacağı bilgisine ve bunu uygulayabilme becerisine sahiptir. Sosyal ve Davranış Bilimlerinin gerektirdiği ileri düzeyde veri işleyerek bilgi elde edebilmek için gerekli bilgilere kuramsal ve uygulama düzeyinde sahiptir.	Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of clinical psychology is associated with. Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches. Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology. Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice. Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
Alanla ilgili kuramsal bilgileri analiz etme ve uygulamadaki yansımalarını değerlendirme becerisine sahiptir. Sosyal ve davranış bilimleri alanına ilişkin kuramlara hakim ve bunlardan yola çıkarak çalışma hayatında rapor haline getirebilme ve akademik kurallara uygun eserler hazırlama bilgisine sahiptir. Karar alma, kararı uygulama ve davranış haline getirmede alana ilişkin sahip olunan bilgileri kullanabilmek becerisine sahiptir. Alana ilişkin elde edilen bilgileri, ilgili kişilere teorik ve pratik esasları ile aktarabilme yeteneğine sahiptir. Alanında edindiği bilgileri farklı disiplin alanlarından gelen bilgilerle bütünleştirerek yorumlar ve yeni bilgiler oluşturur. Alanındaki ulusal ve/veya uluslararası toplantılarda sözlü ve yazılı özgün sunumlar yapar. Alanı ile ilgili karşılaşılan sorunsalları tespit eder ve araştırma yöntemlerini kullanarak çözüm önerileri geliştirir veya çözümler.	Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines. Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles. Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Alanla ilgili bir meseleyi gerek ekip olarak gerekse de kendi başına bağımsız bir şekilde çözer. Alanla ilgili uygulamada görülebilecek herhangi bir aksaklığı veya sorunu çözmek için bireysel ve ekip olarak sorumluluk yüklenir ve gerektiğinde inisiyatif alır. Alanla ilgili her türlü proje veya hedefi planlar ve yönetir. Takım çalışması sürecinde, gerekli gördüğü anda alması gereken liderlik sorumluluğunun bilincinde olduğunu gösterir. Takım çalışması sürecinde, gerekli gördüğü anda alması gereken liderlik sorumluluğunun bilincinde olduğunu gösterir. Alanı ile ilgili en az bir bilimsel makaleyi bireysel çalışma ya da ekip çalışması ile hazırlayıp yayınlayarak alanındaki bilginin sınırlarını genişletir. Çalışma alanı ile ilgili vizyon, amaç ve hedef belirler.	Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.
Learning Competence
Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulama eksikliklerini tespit eder. Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri katkıcı, sorgulayıcı ve üretici bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir, öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve karşılar. Alanla ilgili ilgi ve isteği sürekli canlı tutabilecek seviyededir. Yaşamboyu öğrenme ve sorgulama bilincine sahiptir. Alanla ilgili elde edilen bilgileri neden sonuç ve eleştiri süzgecinden geçirerek değerlendirir. Öğrenimini aynı alanda bir ileri eğitim düzeyine veya aynı düzeydeki bir mesleğe katkı üretecek biçimde yönlendirir. Alanı ile ilgili ulusal ve uluslararası yayınları takip eder.	Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications. Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature. Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,
Communication and Social Competence
Alanı ile ilgili edindiği bilgi ve becerileri, yazılı ve sözlü olarak aktarır. Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer. Alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini kullanır. Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak alanındaki bilgileri izler ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurar. Alanla ilgili çözüm önerilerini bilimsel verilerle desteklemek suretiyle yetkin olanlarla paylaşır İş yaşamına dahil olduğunda kuramsal altyapı ve kavramsal zenginliğinin yarattığı farklılığı bireysel kariyerine yansıtır. Alanla ilgili bilgi ve uygulamaları, sosyal sorumluluk yaklaşımı çerçevesinde proje ve etkinliklere dönüştürür. Akademik çalışma ortamında bilgi paylaşma, ortak çalışma ve eleştirel yaklaşımları değerlendirebilme ve çalışmasına dahil edebilme yetkinliğine sahiptir.	Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.
Field Specific Competence
Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. Sosyal hakların evrenselliği, sosyal adalet, kalite ve kültürel değerler ile çevre koruma, iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir. Alanla ilgili bilgi ve birikimlerin oluşturulması (toplama, yorumlama ve sonuçların duyurulması) sürecinde toplumsal, kültürel, bilimsel ve etik değerlere uygun hareket eder. Geleceğe yönelik tahminlerde bulunur. Alanında özümsediği bilgiyi, problem çözme ve/veya uygulama becerilerini, ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde ve disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır. Sosyal ve davranışsal olgulara dair görüşlerini alanın sağladığı yöntem ve bilgi kümesini kullanarak geliştirir ve olayları yorumlamada yetkinliğe sahiptir. Değişime ve yeniliğe karşı açık tutuma sahiptir.	By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision. Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation. Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge. Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation. Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues. Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field. By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.

Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives

KNOWLEDGE		OBJECTIVE														T	%
Theoretical / Conceptual		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of clinical psychology is associated with.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5	%7,14
2	Do the research required by the science of clinical psychology, have the knowledge of how to plan research and apply it and interpret the researches.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	15	%21,43
3	Have the level of theoretical and practical knowledge to obtain information by processing advanced data required by the field of Clinical Psychology.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	15	%21,43
4	Learn the basic principles and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy theories and clinical practice.	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	15	%21,43
5	Adopt an approach to question and improve the professional competence and qualification constantly.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	15	%21,43
SKILL		OBJECTIVE														T	%
Cognitive / Pratical		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	Have the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field of psychology, and to evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	10	%14,29
2	Be able to understand the interaction with other disciplines related to the field of Clinical Psychology and interpret and use their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the clinical field by integrating with information from different disciplines.	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	10	%14,29
3	Have the knowledge and ability to prepare works in accordance with academic rules based on the theories related to the field of Clinical Psychology.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	5	%7,14
4	Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	5	%7,14
5	Have the ability to transfer the knowledge gained in the field of Clinical Psychology to the relevant people with theoretical and practical principles.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	3 M ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	17	%24,29
COMPETENCE		OBJECTIVE														T	%
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	Use the knowledge related to clinical psychology with the sense of social responsibility.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	10	%14,29
Learning Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	Comply with professional values and ethical principles in clinical psychology applications.	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	15	%21,43
2	Follow the innovations and developments in the field by following the national and international literature.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	14	%20,00
3	Closely follow new applications in the field of Clinical Psychology and psychotherapy, as well as training and seminars for these applications,	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	20	%28,57
Communication and Social Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	Be equipped with the knowledge and skills provided by clinical psychology education to make scientific production within the framework of professional ethical principles and to use these scientific knowledge and skills in the consciousness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	19	%27,14
2	Be able to effectively use technology, information and communication tools at the level required by the field of Clinical Psychology and keep itself up to date in technology equipment by following developments.	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5	%7,14
Field Specific Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9	O10	O11	O12	O13	O14
1	By synthesizing similarities and differences between psychotherapy approaches, learn and apply the intervention techniques of a particular psychotherapy approach under supervision.	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	33	%47,14
2	Gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as observation, interview, test application and reporting, which are the basic principles of psychological evaluation.	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	20	%28,57
3	Have the ability to conduct psychotherapy based on professional ethical principles and scientific and professional knowledge.	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	15	%21,43
4	Have the knowledge and skills to make measurement and clinical evaluation.	4 H ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	19	%27,14
5	Demonstrate an appropriate and professional attitude towards the consultant, supervisor, instructor and colleagues.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	10	%14,29
6	Gain sensitivity to ethical issues of Clinical Psychology and learn and fulfill their professional responsibilities in accordance with international standards in this field.	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	15	%21,43
7	By taking individual and group supervision, he/she gains knowledge, skills and experience that can manage the dynamics of the therapy process, create solutions for unforeseen problems that may be encountered, and take responsibility.	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	10	%14,29
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (23)		10	4	3	3	2	2	3	5	9	7	4	1	9	3	-	-
WEIGHT		49	19	15	14	8	10	14	25	45	34	20	5	45	14	-	-
PERCENTAGE		%42,61	%16,52	%13,04	%12,17	%6,96	%8,70	%12,17	%21,74	%39,13	%29,57	%17,39	%4,35	%39,13	%12,17	-	-
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - NONE [0] (-)		13	19	20	20	21	21	20	18	14	16	19	22	14	20
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - MEDIUM [3] (M)		0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)		1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)		9	3	3	2	1	2	2	5	9	6	4	1	9	2

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — To have theoretical and practical competences with the sources containing the latest information in the literature.

O2 — To learn how to assess abnormal behaviors in the light of recent scientific developments

O3 — To train practitioners who are highly aware of their ethical responsibilities.

O4 — To internalize the ethical responsibilities

O5 — To provide an education in the light of current scientific knowledge observing the social needs.

O6 — To be able to comprehend and apply research methods in the field of clinical psychology

O7 — To obtain the ability of psychological assessment and evaluation

O8 — To obtain psychotherapy and clinical interview skills

O9 — To train experts in the field of clinical psychology who are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills

O10 — Developing the ability to critically interpret the information learned throughout her/his education life.

O11 — To gain the ability to internalize social, scientific and cultural values within the scope of ethical principles and to apply them in business and social life.

O12 — To gain the ability to be sensitive in social issues and to develop projects that will produce solutions to problems related to the field.

O13 — The students who receive support from the current literature will be able to interpret and define their new learning from a scientific point of view in a methodical manner and improve their capacity to contribute.

O14 — Gaining the ability to take responsibility in the environment in which he / she works in his / her field.

Contribution Level: 0 = None 3 = Medium 4 = High 5 = Very High

Contribution Level: - = None M = Medium H = High VH = Very High

Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution None

Degree and Level Awarded

Students who have successfully completed this program are eligible to receive a degree (Master of Arts) in clinical psychology.

Admission Requirements

-To be a psychology graduate,

Scientific Preparation Program is applied to the graduates of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. (Applications are not accepted except for these programs.)

-ALES exam scores are not required.

-Undergraduate graduation GPA is at least 2.70 out of 4 or at least 70.00 out of 100

Candidates who score at least 50 points in the Science Assessment Exam are taken to the interview exam. The candidate must get at least 70 points as a result of the General Evaluation.

-The courses of this program are given at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkalı campus. In case of sufficient number of applications, courses can also be given at Altunizade campus.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of thirty hours of ten courses and master's project work (Total 120 ECTS). The normal duration of completing this program is 2 semesters and the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

A student who has successfully completed overdraft courses and a semester project and has a weighted GPA of 2.50 and above is awarded a master's degree without a dissertation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

- Psychology undergraduate graduates

- Scientific Preparation Program is applied to the graduates of Guidance and Psychological Counseling.

- (Applications are not accepted except for Psychology undergraduate and Guidance and Psychological Counseling undergraduate programs.)

- The undergraduate graduation grade point average must be at least 2.70 out of 4 or at least 70.00 out of 100

Employment Opportunities

The target of the department is to graduate psychologists who can provide proper support for the changing needs of the society on time. Graduates from our department will be eagered to start their own business while, with the support of the University, opportunies like part-time jobs and internships will also be provided so as to be available for our graduates to take positions in organizational work settings.

Access to Further Studies

According to the regulation published in the Official Gazette dated February 6, 2013 and numbered 28551, those enrolled in the Non-Thesis Master's program as of this date will not be able to apply to Doctorate programs.

Course Plan Year

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
PSK 523	Advanced Psychopathology I	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 597	Scientific Research Methods	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				6	6	15,0	6,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
PSK 201	Developmental Psychology I	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 509	Psychological Testing	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 511	Play Therapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 515	Ethics in Clinical Psychology	Departmental Elective	English	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 517	Psychodynamic Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 519	Psychopharmacology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 521	Elective Topics in Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 522	Existential Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				24	24	60,0	24,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	L	H	ECTS	Cr.
PSK 524	Advanced Psychopathology II	Compulsory	Turkish	3	0	0	3	7.5	3
Total:				3	0	0	3	7,5	3,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
PSK 102	Introduction to Psychology II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 104	Social Psychology II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 510	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 512	Elective Topics in Psychopathology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 514	Couple - Family Therapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 516	Psychology Testing Supervision	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 518	Group Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 519	Psychopharmacology	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 520	Personality and Psychotherapy Theories	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 522	Existential Psychotherapy	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 525	Interview Techniques	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
PSK 526	Clinical Practice and Supervision	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				36	36	90,0	36,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	H	ECTS	Cr.
PSK 591	Clinical Supervision	Compulsory	Turkish	1	6	7	10	4
PSK 503	Master's Project	Project	Turkish	0	0	0	12.5	0
Total:				1	6	7	22,5	4,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load Summary	T	P	H	ECTS	Cr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 5)	10	6	16	45,0	13,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 4)	10	6	16	32,5	13,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 0)	0	0	0	0,0	0,0

Course Type	Number of Courses	Ratio (%)
Zorunlu Ders	4	80,00
Seçmeli Ders	0	0,00
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders	0	0,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution

Core Area	Total ECTS	Ratio (%)
Social and Behavioural Science	80.3	58.4%
Social and Behavioural Science	32.5	23.6%
Health	21	15.3%
Humanities	3.8	2.8%

Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
PSK 523 - Advanced Psychopathology I	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 524 - Advanced Psychopathology II	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 591 - Clinical Supervision	10
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 597 - Scientific Research Methods	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100

Elective Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
PSK 102 - Introduction to Psychology II	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 201 - Developmental Psychology I	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 510 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%70
72 - Health		%30
PSK 512 - Elective Topics in Psychopathology	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%50
72 - Health		%50
PSK 514 - Couple - Family Therapy	7.5
22 - Humanities		%50
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%50
PSK 516 - Psychology Testing Supervision	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 517 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 519 - Psychopharmacology	7.5
72 - Health		%100
PSK 521 - Elective Topics in Psychotherapy	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 522 - Existential Psychotherapy	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 525 - Interview Techniques	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100
PSK 526 - Clinical Practice and Supervision	7.5
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%100