PSY512 Clinical Interview and Assessment
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Psychology
Pinar Unal Aydin
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental background in assessment and measurement and to prepare students to function in clinical assessment settings. It will cover those topics that will give students sufficient background, knowledge and skills to function as an apprentice in an applied setting.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Washington, D.C.
Additional Literature
Essential Interviewing and Counseling Skills : An Integrated Approach to Practice, Prout, 2014."Teaching Methods
Course delivery will be via lecture
In-class role plays
In-class supervision.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | What is clinical interviewing and assessment? The nature of the course and process. | Relevant chapters |
| 3 | Clinical Interviewing & Mental Status Examination | Relevant chapters |
| 4 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Major depressive disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 5 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Generalized anxiety disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 6 | Preperation for the midterm | |
| 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Panic disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 9 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Social anxiety disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 10 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Obsessive-compulsive disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 11 | Quiz | |
| 12 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Schizophrenia | Relevant chapters |
| 13 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Bipolar I disorder | Relevant chapters |
| 14 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Substance use disorders | Relevant chapters |
| 15 | Preperation for the final |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 11:15 | B F2.7C | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 11:00 | B F2.7C | |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 11:15 | B F2.7C |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Role-play Assessment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
ın term study
56 hours ⏳ (8 week × 7 h)
Final Exam Study
49 hours ⏳ (7 week × 7 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY512] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| PSY512 | Clinical Interview and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 6 | Tue: 17.00-19.50 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Pinar Unal Aydin | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 9:30-11:15 Tuesday: 9:30-11:00 Thursday: 9:30-11:15 |
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| paydin@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental background in assessment and measurement and to prepare students to function in clinical assessment settings. It will cover those topics that will give students sufficient background, knowledge and skills to function as an apprentice in an applied setting. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Washington, D.C. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Course delivery will be via lecture, in-class role plays, in-class supervision. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | What is clinical interviewing and assessment? The nature of the course and process. | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Clinical Interviewing & Mental Status Examination | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Major depressive disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Generalized anxiety disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Preperation for the midterm | |||||||||
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Panic disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Social anxiety disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Obsessive-compulsive disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Quiz | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Schizophrenia | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Bipolar I disorder | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Structured and unstructured clinical interviewing- Substance use disorders | Relevant chapters | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Preperation for the final | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 20 | Not Allowed | |||
| Role-play Assessment | 30 | Not Allowed | |||
| quiz | 10 | Not Allowed | |||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | ın term study | 7 | 8 | 56 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 7 | 7 | 49 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/03/2026 | |||||||||