PSY510 Advanced Psychotherapy and Counseling
PSY510 Advanced Psychotherapy and Counseling
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Psychology
Pinar Unal Aydin
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course will teach multiple theoretical frameworks regarding psychotherapy, introduce students to the key philosophical, psychodynamic, practical and theoretical approaches which guide current practice. They will understand the therapeutic techniques nclude Psychodynamic Therapy;Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Emotion Focused Therapy; Interpersonel Therapy .
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy, Oxford University Press, 2017,Second Edition.135798642
Additional Literature
Judith S. Beck (2011) Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The Guilford Press.Teaching Methods
Course delivery will be via lecture
Active discussions
Q&As
Skill practice
And all delivery will be held face to face
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Clinical Interviewing | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Mental Status Examination | Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Case Formulation | in class discussion and presentations |
| 5 | Psychodynamic Therapy | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Chapter 6 |
| 7 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | in class discussion and presentations |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Interpersonal Therapy | Chapter 10 |
| 10 | Interpersonal Therapy | in class discussion and presentations |
| 11 | Emotion -Focused Therapy | Chapter 8 |
| 12 | Group Therapy | Chapter 15 |
| 13 | case reports | in class discussion and presentations |
| 14 | case reports | in class discussion and presentations |
| 15 | Prepration for the final |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY510.1 | Course | Tuesday 17:00 - 19:50 | A F1.11 | - | - |
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 : 1 2 3 4
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
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:
In term study
56 hours ⏳ (8 week × 7 h)
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Final Exam Study
42 hours ⏳ (7 week × 6 h)
Presentations
7 hours ⏳ (7 week × 1 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 [PSY510] 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.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| PSY510 | Advanced Psychotherapy and Counseling | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | PSY412 | 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 | This course will teach multiple theoretical frameworks regarding psychotherapy, introduce students to the key philosophical, psychodynamic, practical and theoretical approaches which guide current practice. They will understand the therapeutic techniques nclude Psychodynamic Therapy;Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Emotion Focused Therapy; Interpersonel Therapy . | |||||||||
| Textbook | Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy, Oxford University Press, 2017,Second Edition.135798642 | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Course delivery will be via lecture, active discussions , Q&As, skill practice, and all delivery will be held face to face | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Clinical Interviewing | Chapter 1 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Mental Status Examination | Chapter 2 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Case Formulation | in class discussion and presentations | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Psychodynamic Therapy | Chapter 4 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Chapter 6 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | in class discussion and presentations | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Interpersonal Therapy | Chapter 10 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Interpersonal Therapy | in class discussion and presentations | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Emotion -Focused Therapy | Chapter 8 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Group Therapy | Chapter 15 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | case reports | in class discussion and presentations | ||||||||
| Week 14 | case reports | in class discussion and presentations | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Prepration for the final | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz | 4 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| In term study | 7 | 8 | 56 | Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 6 | 7 | 42 | Presentations | 1 | 7 | 7 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 22/09/2025 | |||||||||