Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSCG 406
Course Title
Psychopathology
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
History of psychopathology and mental health disorders. Definitions of abnormal behaviors. Basic concepts of psychopathology. Psychological assessment. Diagnostic criteria of DSM-V. Mental health disorders in DSM-V. Intervention and referral strategies.
Course Objectives
Software Usage
This course aims to provide a framework to topics such as the importance of child and adolescent mental health and theories related to mental health.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explain the etiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis of child and adolescent mental illness,
- judge the impact of psychopathology on the development of children and adolescents,
- explain school-based interventions for child and adolescent effectively,
- explain the major role of school counselor in supporting children and adolescents with mental health problems,
- classify whether the students need referral to the psychiatric settings.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Web Searching
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Material Development, Attendance
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Material Development and Awareness Raising
Course Coordinator:
Prof.Dr. Nilüfer Voltan Acar
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Poster Presentation | 12 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: