Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fundamental Topics in Clinical Psychology
Course Code: KPJ601
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Definition of clinical psychology and psychologist, role, relationship with other disciplines, interaction with other sub-fields of psychology. An overview of the concept of holistic assessment in clinical psychology, principles and application of assessment interview, review of assessment and evaluation areas (such as intelligence, personality, neuropsychology, psychopathology), learning the principles of psychological assessment report writing. Basics of clinical psychology and the terms of stres, coping, emotion and cognition.

Course Content

Clinical Psychology, definition of clinical psychologist, role, relationship with other disciplines; psychological intervention and ethics; principles of psychological evaluation; psychotherapy and counseling; working with children, adults, individual and group, family and couples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the definition and role of clinical psychology and psychologist.
2.Distinguish the relationship between clinical psychology and other disciplines
3.Understands the concept of holistic assessment in clinical psychology.
4.Recognize and be aware of the features of assessment and evaluation areas (intelligence, personality, neuropsychology, psychopathology).
5.Recognize and be aware of clinical areas of study throughout life and in a broader context.
6.Knows the principles of psychological evaluation report writing and performs holistic evaluation steps.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sundberg, N., Winebarger, A.A., Taplin, J.R. (2002). Clinical Psychology.
2.Harlak, H. (2007). Temel İletişim, ADÜ Yayınları.
3.Dinleme; Empati; İkna etme; Açıklama yapma Kılavuzları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course Content and Program
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is Clinical Psychology?
Week 3 - Theoretical
Klinik Psikolojinin Teorik Alt Yapısı
Week 4 - Theoretical
Psychological Intervention and Ethical Decisions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation and Tests
Week 6 - Theoretical
Interpretation and Communication of Evaluation Information
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research and Review
Week 8 - Theoretical
Psychological Interventions: Psychotherapy and Counseling
Week 9 - Theoretical
Working with Children
Week 10 - Theoretical
Working with Adults Individual and Group
Week 11 - Theoretical
Working with the Elderly
Week 12 - Theoretical
Health Psychology: Neuropsychology and Medication
Week 13 - Theoretical
First Interview
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical Interview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment19110
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
3
3
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5
5
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5
4
3
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
OÇ-6
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026