At the end of this course, the students; 1) Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior during childhood. 2) Monitor the historical development of the classification of childhood psychological disorders. 3) Identify the contemporary perspectives of abnormal behavior's origins in childhood. 4) Explain the clinical pictures, epidemiology and prognoses of common childhood psychopathologies. 5) Evaluate the etiologies and appropriate treatment approaches of common childhood psychopathologies.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The main aim of this course is to inform students on etiology and treatment of psychopathologies that are frequently seen in childhood period. In addition, providing information on biological, psychological and sociocultural factors that affect childhood psychopathologies is another purpose of this course. The topics that will be covered through the course as follows: developmental systemic approach, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct and oppositional defiant disorder, childhood mood disorders, childhood anxiety disorders, autism, childhood schizophrenia, intellectual difficulties, learning disability, eating disorders.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction: Classification and Assessment
2nd Week
Mental Retardation
3rd Week
Learning Disabilities
4th Week
Autistic Disorder
5th Week
Schizophrenia
6th Week
Major Depression
7th Week
Conduct Disorder
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
10th Week
Anxiety Disorders
11th Week
Eating Disorders
12th Week
Elimination Disorders
13th Week
Gender Identity Disorders
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Primary Textbook: Parritz, H. R., & Troy, M. F. (2011). Disorders of childhood: Development and psychopathology. Canada: Wadsworth.
Suggested Textbook: Orvaschel, H., Faust, J., & Hersen, M. (2001). Handbook of conceptualization and treatment of child psychopathology. Netherlands: Elsevier.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
2
40
Practice
5
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
2
1
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
20
20
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
2
15
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
15
15
Performance Practice
5
6
30
Total Workload
182
Total Workload / 30
6,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
