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| Code | PSI474 |
| Name | Career in Psychology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MELTEM GULER |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce information about the application and career fields of psychology within the framework of the experience and knowledge of psychologists working in the field.
Course Content
In this course, application and career fields of psychology will be introduced.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Journal of Turkish Psychology Turkish Psychological Association publications Turkish Psychologists' Association Professional Law Studies Booklet
Notes
Articles and studies in the related fields will be used as supplementary publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | able to define the basic knowledge about the measurement and evaluation tools used in different application areas of psychology. |
| LO02 | able to have general knowledge about the functioning of professional, legal and ethical obligations of working as a psychologist in different fields of work. |
| LO03 | able to explain general knowledge about the different application areas of psychology and the functioning of these areas in Turkey and in the world. |
| LO04 | able to acquires the sense of responsibility that comes with being a graduate of psychology and the awareness of developing behavior in accordance with professional ethics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-field of psychology; Clinical Psychology and Career Fields | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Clinical Psychology and Career Fields. | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Sub-field of psychology; Forensic Psychology and Career Fields | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Forensic Psychology and Career Fields. | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Sub-field of psychology; Industrial and Organisational Psychology adn Career Fields | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Working with Disadvantaged Groups | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Working with Disadvantaged Groups 2 | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Sub-field of psychology; Traffic Psychology and Career Fields | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Sub-field of psychology; Sport Psychology and Career Fields. | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Postgraduate Psychology Education in Turkey and Academic Career | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | International Postgraduate Psychology Education and Academic Career | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Being a Psychologist in the World and in Turkey | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Factors in Career Planning | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | The Importance of Professional Ethics and Ethical Rules of Turkish Psychological Association | Review of resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review of resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 124 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,96 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||