**Academic Description of Clinical Psychology Department:**
This academic program description provides a concise summary of the program's key features and expected learning outcomes for students, demonstrating whether they have maximized the benefits from available opportunities. It is accompanied by a description of each course within the program.
- **Educational Institution:** Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq University
- **Academic Department / Center:** Clinical Psychology Department
- **Program Name:** Academic Description of Clinical Psychology
- **Final Degree:** Bachelor's
- **Study System:** Annual / Courses / Other
- **Years Covered:** 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- **Accreditation Program:** Accredited Program
**Other External Influences:**
- General in all academic subjects
**Program Objectives:**
The program aims to:
1. Introduce students to the nature, development, models, and fields of clinical psychology, including the diagnosis and classification of psychological and behavioral disorders, counseling, and psychotherapy.
2. Empower students with psychological knowledge related to clinical psychology.
3. Focus on the theoretical foundations and assumptions of clinical psychology.
4. Equip students with the skills needed to positively perform their expected professional roles in counseling and guiding learners with psychological and behavioral problems.
**Required Program Outputs and Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Methods:**
- **Cognitive Objectives:**
- Understand the nature of clinical psychology.
- Identify the general conceptual framework of the field of clinical psychology.
- Explain the factors contributing to psychological and behavioral problems.
- Know the tools for measuring and diagnosing psychological and behavioral disorders.
- Describe the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of psychological and behavioral disorders.
- Discuss the sources of psychological and behavioral problems.
- **Skills Objectives:**
- Apply knowledge and skills to prevent psychological and behavioral problems.
- Use modern technological means in planning and implementing psychological counseling activities in the field of psychological problems.
- Apply differential diagnostic methods in describing and classifying psychological and behavioral problems.
**Teaching and Learning Methods:**
- Student engagement in discussions
- Review of psychological problems and analysis in class
- Intensive homework assignments
- Writing reports on their analysis of psychological and behavioral problems
**Assessment Methods:**
- Oral tests to evaluate students' oral performance
- Written tests to assess students' knowledge and written performance
- Practical applications to assess students' skills in applying diagnostic measures and tools
- Observation cards to note classroom interaction behaviors
- Research papers and reports to assess students' research and study skills
**Affective and Moral Objectives:**
- Encourage students to actively participate in class and research.
- Foster constructive ideas among students.
- Develop a spirit of competition among students.
**General and Transferable Skills and Qualifications:**
- Utilize individual skills to create a competitive spirit among students.
- Explore talents and achievements and employ them positively.
**Program Structure:**
| Academic Stage | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Theoretical | Practical |
|----------------|-------------|-------------|--------------|-------------|-----------|
| First Year | PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY102 | Research Methods | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY103 | Theories of Personality | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY104 | Mental Health | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY105 | Biology | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY106 | Computer | 1 | 1 | - |
| First Year | PSY107 | Arabic Language | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY108 | English Language | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY109 | Human Rights | 2 | - | - |
| First Year | PSY110 | Communication Skills | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY201 | Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders | 2 | 1 | - |
| Second Year | PSY202 | Psychological Research 1: Quantitative Methods | 2 | 1 | - |
| Second Year | PSY203 | Psychological Research 2: Qualitative Methods | 2 | 1 | - |
| Second Year | PSY204 | Clinical Psychology | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY205 | Child Psychological Disorders | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY206 | Social Psychology | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY207 | Psychological Counseling | 2 | 1 | - |
| Second Year | PSY208 | Genetics | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY209 | Mental Health (E) | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY210 | Professional Ethics | 2 | - | - |
| Second Year | PSY211 | Crimes of the Regime | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY301 | Cognitive Psychology | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY302 | Classification of Psychological Disorders | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY303 | Clinical Psychology Applications, Practice, and Clinical Research | 2 | 1 | - |
| Third Year | PSY304 | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | 2 | 1 | - |
| Third Year | PSY305 | Interview Techniques and Communication Skills | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY306 | Psychotherapy, Methods, and Techniques | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY307 | Developmental Psychology | 2 | - | - |
| Third Year | PSY308 | Psychological Disorders (E) | 2 | - | - |
**Personal Development Planning:**
- Strengthening academic entities' capabilities in using diverse teaching methods to enhance students' knowledge.
- Setting goals, working to achieve them, and making the most of time.
- Training to face challenges in seeking knowledge.
- Delivering high-quality work in the field of humanities.
**Admission Standard:**
- Education through the private education window
**Important Sources of Information about the Program:**
- Textbooks, electronic sources, and external resources