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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03161015 Psychotherapy Theories 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) Yusuf GÜREL
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Yusuf GÜREL C-123 [email protected] 7320
Course Content
The content of this course covers the definition of psychotherapy and related concepts, the historical development of psychotherapies, and discussion of current theories.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to examine psychotherapy theories in a historical framework and to give information about basic and current psychotherapy theories and concepts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
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. 4
P6 Adheres to the ethical principles of competence/competence, beneficence and non-harm, responsibility, honesty, respect for human rights and non-discrimination accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association. 2
P11 Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. 3
P12 Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. P.1.1 1
O2 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
O3 Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. P.1.4 1
O4 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights P.6.3 1
O5 Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. P.11.1 1
O6 Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. P.11.2 1
O7 Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. P.12.1 1
O8 Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. P.12.2 1
O9 Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. P.12.3 1
O10 Synthesizes observed information to provide multidimensional explanations. P.12.6 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 psychotherapy theories
2 Introduction to psychotherapy theories: History
3 Basic concepts in psychotherapy
4 Identifying and comparing psychotherapies
5 Psikanaliz
6 Behavioral therapies
7 Midterm exam
8 Cognitive psychotherapies
9 Cognitive behavioral psychotherapies
10 Existential Psychotherapy
11 Group psychotherapies
12 Ethical principles in psychotherapy
13 Case discussion
14 Review and discussion
Textbook or Material
Resources Murdock, N. L. (2016). Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: A case approach (4th ed.).
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) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 16 16
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 24 24
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 124
Total Work Load / 30 4,13
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P6 P11 P12
O1 Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. 4 - - -
O2 Summarizes the contributions of theories and models to the field of psychology and explains the importance and application areas of practical skills. 3 - - -
O3 Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. 3 - - -
O4 Demonstrates consciousness in implementing the principles of being beneficial, avoiding harm, and respecting human rights - 4 - -
O5 Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. - - 3 -
O6 Applies knowledge from the fundamental subfields of psychology to multidisciplinary areas and establishes interaction between them. - - 4 -
O7 Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. - - - 4
O8 Applies knowledge by observing individuals' cognitive processes and provides basic explanations. - - - 3
O9 Enhances the ability to observe emotional responses and social relationships. - - - 4
O10 Synthesizes observed information to provide multidimensional explanations. - - - 4