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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI315 |
| Name | Applied Psychology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MELTEM GÜLER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MELTEM GÜLER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine how psychological principles and theories can be used to overcome real-life problems. Many areas of our lives and society have been influenced and changed by the often unnoticed application of psychological principles. Mental health,organizational psychology business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law are just a few of the areas that have been influenced by the application of psychological principles and findings. The umbrella of applied psychology includes the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, occupational health psychology, human factors, forensic psychology, engineering psychology, as well as many other areas such as school psychology, sports psychology and community psychology.
Course Content
Content of this course is to describe application of psychology such as clinical, forensic or industrial work setting.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands how psychological principles and theories can be used to overcome real life problems. |
| LO02 | Able to apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues and able to integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in psychology. |
| LO03 | Able to describe the role of the psychologist within the clinical field. |
| LO04 | Able to describe the role of the psychologist in a job setting. |
| LO05 | Able describe the role of the psychologist within the forensic field. |
| LO06 | Able describe the role of the psychologist within the sport fields. |
| LO07 | Able describe the role of the psychologist within the education fields. |
| LO08 | Be aware of ethical principles and approval procedures. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 5 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to applied psychology fields. | Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. | |
| 2 | Introduction to applied psychology fields. | Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. | |
| 3 | Introduction to applied psychology fields. | Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. | |
| 4 | Introduction to applied psychology fields. | Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. | |
| 5 | Application in Forensic Psychology | Adli Psikoloji, Lester, D., Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| 6 | Application in Forensic Psychology | Adli Psikoloji, Lester, D., Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| 7 | Application in educational psychology | Eğitim Psikolojisi, Slavin, E.,E., Pearson Yayınları | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review | |
| 9 | Application in educational psychology | Eğitim Psikolojisi, Slavin, E.,E., Pearson Yayınları | |
| 10 | Applied psychology in sports | Spor Psikolojisi, Karageorghis, C. Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| 11 | Applied psychology in sports | Spor Psikolojisi, Karageorghis, C. Nobel Yayıncılık | |
| 12 | Health Psychology application | Sağlık Psikolojisi, Ogden, J. Nobel akademik Yayıncılık | |
| 13 | Gerontology Psychology | Yaşlılık Psikolojisi, Sefa Saygılı, Türdav Yayınları | |
| 14 | Psychology application in job setting | Endüstri ve Örgüt Psikolojisine Giriş, Riggio, R. Nobel akademik yayıncılık | |
| 15 | Environment Psychology | Çevre Psikolojisi, L. Steg, Nobel akademik Yayıncılık | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||