Psychology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03161013 | Trauma Psychology | 3 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
It includes the nature of traumatic events, psychosocial theories explaining the development of traumatic stress, disasters and the effects of traumatic life events, individuals' reactions to traumatic life events, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Objectives of the Course
In this course, it is aimed to learn about the psychological effects of trauma, disasters and crises, trauma-related psychopathologies, and therapeutic interventions used in these pathologies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 3 |
| P7 | Supports the field practices of professional subjects with trainings, workshops, conferences, symposiums, seminars, etc. that contribute to personal and professional development in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. | P.12.3 | 1 |
| ** 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 to trauma psychology |
| 2 | Definition of trauma, types of trauma and concepts related to trauma |
| 3 | Theories explaining the development of traumatic stress |
| 4 | History of trauma psychology |
| 5 | Traumatic stress responses in adults and children |
| 7 | Midterm Exam |
| 8 | Secondary Traumas |
| 9 | Cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of trauma |
| 10 | Post-traumatic growth (development) |
| 11 | Current treatment approaches in psychological traumas: Individual interventions |
| 12 | Current treatment approaches in psychological traumas: Group interventions |
| 13 | Principles of clinical evaluation and interview in mental trauma |
| 14 | Discussion |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Herman, J. L. (2016). Trauma and recovery. Binghamton, NY: Hayworth Press. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P7 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. | 2 | - | - |
| O2 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | - | - | - |
| O3 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | - | 2 | - |
| O4 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | - | - | 4 |
| O5 | Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. | - | - | 4 |
