Academic Catalog

PSY5502 DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES IN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Code: 2335502
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. FARUK GENÇÖZ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

The course coded 2335502 ?Diagnostic Approaches in Psychopathology? aims to introduce students in the clinical psychology program to commonly used. comprehensive diagnostic and assessment systems in clinical practice (such as DSM-5. ICD-11. and PDM-2). It aims to develop students' theoretical knowledge. diagnostic reasoning. and clinical application skills through comparative and case-based learning. To this end. students will critically evaluate each diagnostic system. apply each system to exemplary cases. participate in theoretical discussions. and produce written reports.