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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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