PSY505 PROTHESIS SEMINAR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOG

Course Code:2330505
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. DENİZ CANEL ÇINARBAŞ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

To guide the students in:

  • Making an extensive literature review of possible thesis subjects 
  • Choosing a research topic
  • Formulating a thesis proposal
  • Presenting their thesis proposal.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to guide the students in making an extensive literature review of possible thesis subjects and to choose a research topics and subsequently to formulate a thesis proposal. At the end of the course students are expected to present a comprehensive literature review of their area of interest and to formulate a thesis proposal.


Course Learning Outcomes

To guide the students in:

  • Making an extensive literature review of possible thesis subjects 
    • Identify possible research topics
    • Read and evaluate the literature regarding each research topic
  • Choosing a research topic
    • Identify a topic that is of utmost interest
    • Evaluate the methodological feasibility of the chosen research topic
  • Formulating a thesis proposal
    • Identify a thesis topic and related subtopics
    • Read and evaluate the literature regarding the chosen topic
    • Describe the method by which the thesis topic will be investigated
  • Presenting their thesis proposal.
    • Describe the area of interest and relevant literature
    • Describe the relevant methodology