Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master's Degree in Child Development
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311116 | Developmental Psychopathology | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Zeynep GÜLTEKİN AHÇI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Etiology, epidemiology, theories and approaches of developmental disorders, current research.
Objectives of the Course
To provide information and gain about developmental psychopathologies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Related to the field of child development concepts, theories, and national and international practices and relationships between the concepts knows | 5 |
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 5 |
| P5 | Uses Turkish effectively and in accordance with its rules, follows national and international literature related to his/her field in his/her duties and responsibilities, and pays attention to ethical values. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | P.1.1 | 3,5 |
| O2 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | P.1.5 | 3,5 |
| O3 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | P.1.2 | 3,5 |
| O4 | Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. | P.1.3 | 3,5 |
| O5 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 3,5 |
| O6 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | P.2.1 | 3,5 |
| O7 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | P.2.4 | 3,5 |
| O8 | To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. | P.5.3 | 3,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course, textbooks, information about the course and evaluation, answering questions |
| 2 | mental retardation |
| 3 | Learning Disability |
| 4 | Autistic Disorder |
| 5 | Schizophrenia |
| 6 | Major Depression |
| 7 | Conduct Disorder |
| 8 | Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder |
| 9 | Anxiety Disorders |
| 10 | Eating disorders |
| 11 | Excretory Disorders |
| 12 | Gender Identity Disorders |
| 13 | Tic Disorders |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Parritz, H. R. ve Troy, M. F. (2011). Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology. Canada: Wadsworth. |
| Davison, G.C. ve Neale, J. M. (2004) Anormal Psikoloji (Çev. Dağ, İhsan), Türk Psikologlar derneği Yayınları | |
| Köroğlu, E. (2007). DSM – IV/TR Tanı Ölçütleri Başvuru El Kitabı. Ankara: Hekimler Yayın Birliği. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 226 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains and compares different developmental theories. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Knows the development, learning characteristics and risk factors of children with typical atypical development. | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Has the ability to compare and evaluate national and international practices in the field of child development. | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | Knows the philosophy, elements, general characteristics, different methods and techniques of educational programs related to child development and uses them in educational programs. | - | 4 | - |
| O8 | To be able to communicate by expressing his/her ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. | - | - | 5 |
