Psychology (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5075

Course Name:

Diagnostic Interview Skills

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to introduce the basics of diagnostic evaluation interview techniques, to inform them about observation and interview techniques and to gain basic skills related to these techniques.
Course Content:	This course covers observation and interview techniques, active listening, empathy, establishing positive relationships, and asking the right questions in a diagnostic assessment interview.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to explain their observation and interview skills.
2) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to explain and apply effective listening and observation strategies and questioning methods.
3) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to explain the requirements of effective communication with the client.
4) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to explain the basics of the client's personal story, first and last interview.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)		Introduction: Course Description
2)		Basic Principles and Preparations
3)		Understanding, developing and using clinical interviewing skills and techniques
4)		Asking Questions in a Diagnostic Interview
5)		Relationship in Meeting: Carl Rogers' Basic Conditions
6)		Empathy and Empathetic Reacting Skills
7)		Transference / Countertransference / Resistance / Therapeutic alliance
8)		MIDTER EXAM
9)		Pre-interview and Report Writing
10)		Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
11)		Difficult Clients and Difficult Situations
12)		Ethics and Confidentiality in Diagnostic Interview
13)		First interview practice using role play method
14)		Term Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	2		3
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology		2		3
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.		2
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.	3
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.			2
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity		1	2
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes	3
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline			2
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	3		3
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.		3
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.			3
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning	3			2
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.			3
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.		2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	80
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		210