Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kadir CANATAN
Course Objective
This course aims to enable students to understand the psychological, biological, and social basis of behavioral disorders; to use scientific criteria in evaluating individuals' behaviors; and to select appropriate intervention approaches in social work practice.
Course Content
Definition and characteristics of behavior, criteria for abnormal behavior, DSM-5 classification, behavioral disorders in childhood and adolescence, personality disorders, impulse control disorders, aggression, addictions, psychosomatic behaviors, and behavioral intervention approaches in social work.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%50 (76) Social Services%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionGuided PracticeRole Playing
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Look at the Psychology of Behavior Disorders | - |
| 2 | Normal and abnormal behavior | - |
| 3 | Classification of behavioral disorders | - |
| 4 | Childhood behavioral disorder | - |
| 5 | Behavioral problems in adolescence | - |
| 6 | Impulse control disorders | - |
| 7 | personality disorders | - |
| 8 | midterm | - |
| 9 | Kaygı ve duygu bozuklukları | - |
| 10 | Aggression and violent behavior | - |
| 11 | Substance abuse and behavioral addictions | - |
| 12 | Psychotic Disorders | - |
| 13 | Social environment and behavioral disorders | - |
| 14 | Social work approach to behavioral disorders | - |
| 15 | Ethical principles and professional responsibility | |
| 16 | finall exam |