PSY5302 APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code:2335302
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Psychology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. SİBEL KAZAK BERUMENT
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

The aim of this course is to cover the current developmental research that is conducted, in an effort to solve a problem or provide information that can be put to some specific use in the following areas: aggression, maltreatment of children, children in poverty and child rearing institutions, changes in the family: from extended to nuclear family and divorce, maternal daycare.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Skills to understand and successfully employ the latest and most advanced research and data analysis methods and techniques.✔
2Knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical literature in psychology.✔
3Skills to conduct research and critically evaluate the important literature on any topic of interest related to psychology or other relevant disciplines.✔
4Awareness about the novel information in light of the theoretical knowledge gained and knowledge to develop advanced research topics and questions.✔
5Skills to develop and carry out a research project from beginning to end in light of the formulated research questions using the accumulated knowledge from relevant literature and methods.✔
6Awareness of conducting research, publishing, and application activities in light of ethical principles and values.✔
7Skills to work independently as an individual and as part of a team.✔
8Skills to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms of English and Turkish, during scientific activities.✔

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