PSYC222 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II
| Course Code: | 3710222 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. V.DOĞU ERDENER |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The basic principles related to biological, psychological and social changes from adolescence to old age.
- Major theories of developmental psychology through adolescence and later years.
- Developmental concepts that they can apply to everyday life.
- Research methods used by developmental psychologists.
Course Content
Review of theory and research on psychological problems associated with different periods of life. Adolescence, early and late adulthood, family, parenthood, work environment and retirement. Old age, abilities and psychological development of the elderly.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is concerned with human development and its physical, cognitive and social aspects. In particular, this course focuses on the periods of adolescence, middle adulthood and late adulthood as well as issues pertaining to the latter parts of life including death and bereavement. A student successfully completing this unit should have a good grasp of issues that pertain to adolescence and later stages of human development.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution