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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY049

Course Name:

Community Psychology

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Ezgi Ildırım Özcan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts and subjects in the field of community psychology. Students who successfully complete this course will have knowledge about community mental health and will be able to define the effects of social elements on individuals' psychological well-being and behavior.

Course Content:

Within the scope of the course, prevention and intervention methods at the societal level will be discussed. Course subject will include how to work with in need groups. When considered through the ecological model, society has an important place on human behavior. Changes in the field of society will cause changes in the individual along with the programs. For this reason, it is important to know the methods of social psychological intervention.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students know the interest area of community psychology
2) Students know the emerging trends in community psychology.
3) Students comprehend the public events and values on human psychology.
4) Studenst can developed community based programmes in the psychology field.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Jason, L. A., Glantsman, O., O'Brien, J. F., & Ramian, K. N. (2019). Introduction to Community Psychology. Rebus Community. Chapter 1
2)	Theories in the Field of Community Psychology	Chapter 5
3)	Research Methods in Community Psychology	Chapter 6
4)	Working with Diversity	Chapter 8
5)	Oppression and Power	Chapter 9
6)	Empowerment	Chapter 10
7)	Midterm	-
8)	Intervention and Prevention I	Chapter 11
9)	Intervention and Prevention II	Chapter 12
10)	Social and Political Changes	Chapter 17
11)	Public Policy	Chapter 14
12)	Stress and Coping	Chapter 13
13)	Analysing the application of Community Psychology	-
14)	Analysing the application in the field of Community Psychology	Chapter 13
15)	Final	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Community Psychology, 5th Edition, John Moritsugu (Author), Elizabeth Vera (Contributor), Frank Y. Wong (Contributor), Karen Grover Duffy, Routledge by Pearson Education, 2016.
References:	Community Psychology, 5th Edition, John Moritsugu (Author), Elizabeth Vera (Contributor), Frank Y. Wong (Contributor), Karen Grover Duffy, Routledge by Pearson Education, 2016.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	2
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	3	2		3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.			1
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.	3	2
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.			2
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.				1
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.	2	1
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.			2
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.				1
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.	1		2
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.		2
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

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	13	39
Midterms	1	36
Final	1	50
Total Workload		125