Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology
Course Code: KPJ652
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to discuss the ethical principles that must be followed in both clinical psychology research and clinical practice, and to contribute to the adoption of an ethical approach by giving students the ability to apply these principles in various cases and problems.

Course Content

Decision-making in the face of ethical issues, issues related to professional boundaries, ethics in psychotherapy and evaluation, ethics in clinical psychology research, case discussions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows ethical problems and principles specific to clinical psychology.
2.Adopts ethical principles regarding clinical psychology practices
3.Knows and adopts the ethical principles of clinical psychology research.
4.Learns the solutions to ethical problems.
5.Knows ethical problems in clinical psychology practices and produces ethical solutions against them.
6.Develops professional ethical sensitivity as a clinical psychologist.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Koocher, G.P. & Keith-Spiegel, P. (2016). Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions. New York: Oxford University Press.
2.Turkish Psychological Association Ethical Process Regulation, Turkish Psychological Association, Ankara, 2013 (www.psikolog.org.tr)
3.Ethical Principles of Psychologist and Code of Conduct, APA, Washington, 2010 (www.apa.org.tr)
4.Knapp, Samuel J. (2005). Practical Ethics for Psychologists: A Positive Approach.Amer Psychological Assn
5.Nagy, T. (2015).Essential Ethics for Psychologists: A Primer for Understanding and Mastering Core Issues.American Psychological Assoc
6.Bilim Ahlakı, Albert Bayet, (Çev. Vedat Günyol), Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul, 2000.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of ethics: Philosophical foundations and ethics in psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ethical discussions and introduction to ethical principles in clinical psychology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Decision making in the face of ethical issues
Week 5 - Theoretical
Professional skills, competence and ethics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Professional boundaries and ethics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Privacy issues
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethics in psychological assessment
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethics in psychotherapies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical issues related to the use of technology in clinical psychology practice
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics in clinical psychology research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics in research and interventions with children
Week 13 - Theoretical
Social media and conventional media ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ethics in supervision
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures30%10
Assignment1%40
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment120525
Final Examination130333
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
5
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3
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4
OÇ-3
3
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4
OÇ-4
3
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4
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3
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5
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4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026