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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80311127 | Child Psychopathology | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, question-answer, discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Filiz ERBAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Filiz ERBAY | B-125 | [email protected] | 7426 | Wednesday 10:00 |
Course Content
Basic concepts of developmental psychopathology, various emotional and behavioral problems of children and adolescents and intervention and prevention studies for them.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to introduce behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents and to review intervention and prevention strategies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| 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 | 4 |
| P2 | Training programmes related to the field of child development, teaching methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation. | 4 |
| P4 | Develops original ideas, products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, monitors and evaluates the process. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| P3 | Uses effective communication, intervention methods and different approaches that may be required in guidance and counseling work for families. | 4 |
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 | 1,3 |
| O2 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | P.1.5 | 1,3 |
| O3 | Knows and classifies the concepts, theories and practices related to the development and education programs of children with different development. | P.1.2 | 1,3 |
| O4 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | P.2.1 | 3 |
| O5 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | P.4.1 | 3 |
| O6 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | P.5.1 | 3 |
| O7 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | P.5.2 | 3 |
| O8 | Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development | P.3.2 | 1,3 |
| ** 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 | Basic concepts of developmental psychopathology |
| 2 | Normal developmental stages of children |
| 3 | Emotional and behavioral assessment of infants, children and adolescents |
| 4 | Ethical principles in child and adolescent psychology |
| 5 | Mental retardation and learning disabilities |
| 6 | Yaygın gelişimsel bozukluklar |
| 7 | Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Conduct Disorder, oppositionality, defiant disorder |
| 10 | Excretion disorders |
| 11 | Anxiety disorders |
| 12 | Depression |
| 13 | Eating Disorders (pica, rumination, anorexia, bulimia, obesity) |
| 14 | Major prevention and intervention approaches for disorders seen in children and adolescents |
| 15 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | 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 | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| 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 | 11 | 154 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | 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. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Interpret and evaluate evidence-based data and analyze developmental problems using advanced knowledge and skills related to developmental areas. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Evaluates and monitors children's development in multiple ways using different measurement methods and techniques. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Identifies appropriate assessment approaches for children and families as a requirement of professional responsibilities in the field of child development | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O6 | Evaluates the national and international literature related to the field by examining it. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O7 | Provides presentations in a clear, understandable and effective manner. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O8 | Has the ability to prepare reports within the framework of ethical values. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
