PSCG 250

Course Code & Number

PSCG 250

Course Title

Mental Health in Schools

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

The definition of mental health and related concepts. Mental health in theories of psychology. Factors effecting mental health at schools. Mental health at schools and humanistic perspective of education. Mental health at schools according to developmental stages. Cognitive and affective learning and their relation with mental health.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a basic framework for the mental health works at school settings.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. evaluate the meaning of mental health as well as age-appropriate behaviors of students based on related developmental stage,
2. recognize students in need of help and make necessary referrals,
3. explain the concept and the scope of school climate,
4. describe the ways to ensure the appropriate/ideal school climate at the school,
5. link school climate and mental health,
6. contribute to the organization of studies to support social, emotional, psychological and academic development of students.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Begüm Serim Yıldız