| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychology | HBO207 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Osman Nejat AKFIRAT
Associate Prof. Dr. Evren ŞUMUER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Know the definitions of adulthood according to different approaches.
2) Know the stages, theorems of adulthood and stages of young, late adulthood.
3) Comprehend the psychological features of maturity.
4) Know adult psychological problems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Adult Psychology course based on the developmental viewpoint in adulthood and old age periods are designed to focus on. During this period of physical, cognitive and psychosocial features will be emphasized. During this period, the last major theoretical approaches and related research findings will be discussed. Adulthood, middle age, old age, Adult and Motivation, Self-actualization, Beliefs, attitudes and Prejudices, Professional Development, Development of Self-Esteem, Moral Values, Marriage, mental health, Retirement.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required