TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	7
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn how the childhood and adolescence disorders are defined and their basic criteria. 2) Learn the etiological mechanisms of the childhood and adolescence disorders. 3) Learn the assessment process of childhood and adolescence disorders. 4) Learn the treatment process and basic applications for childhood and adolescence disorders.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	This course explores issues relating to diagnosis, treatment, research methods and ethics in relation to child and adolescent psychopathology. Initially, neural development of the human nervous system is introduced in the course. Next, a broad range of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, dyslexia, specific language impairment, developmental coordination disorder, sensory impairments, ADHD and Williams?s syndrome are covered. The implications of theories of neurodevelopmental disorders for understanding of normal cognitive functions are also explained throughout the course. After completing the course, the students are expected to have a detailed knowledge about various neurodevelopmental disorders.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to Childhood and Adolescence Disorders and Historical Summary 2nd Week Childhood and Adolescence Disorders Based on the Current Diagnostic Systems 3rd Week The Assessment Process of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders 4th Week Infants, Children and Adolescents at Risk for Disorders 5th Week Intellectual Disabilities 6th Week Communication Disorders 7th Week Autism Spectrum Disorder 8th Week Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 9th Week Specific Learning Disorders 10th Week Motor Disorders 11th Week Mood Disorders and Self-Harm 12th Week Anxiety Disorders 13th Week Eating and Health Related Disorders 14th Week Psychotherapeutic Applications in The Treatment of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Mash, E. J., & Barkley B. A. (Eds.). (2014). Child psychopathology (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press. * The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 50 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 3 3 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 6 84 Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 3 3 Homework Total Workload 207 Total Workload / 30 6,9 ECTS Credits of the Course 7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No