Psikoloji (Tezsiz)

General Information

MS in Psychology program founded in the 2012-2013 academic year and consist of courses involving developmental and social psychology topics. Students may complete the program with or without writing a thesis. The language of instruction is Turkish. The academic staff consists of 2 professors, 2 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, 1 instructor and 6 research assistants.

Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Master of Science in Psychology. 

Level of Qualification

Master Degree (Second Cycle)

Admission Requirements

Students who wants to apply Psychology Master Program, should graduated from related departments such as Psychology and Psychology Counseling and Guidance. In addition, candidates should take Developmental Psychology-1, Learning Psychology, Personality Theories, Introduction to Psychology I-II and Social Psychology undergraduate courses. The candidates who do not fulfill this condition, can involve the Scientific Preparatory Program by the departmental aproval.

Canditates for Master's degree program are admitted by interviews. Number of students to be admitted to graduate programs and the qualifications of prospective students, will be announced before the beginning of each year.  The candidates having an assessed score of 60 at least are accepted into the Master's programme. The results of the evaluation are announced by the Directorate of Graduate School. 

Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning

The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are well defined. A student who is currently enrolled in a Master's Degree programme in the same discipline at another institution and has successfully completed at least one semester, upon submitting all required documents before the deadline, may transfer to the Master's Programme at UFUK University upon the recommendation of the department administration and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The decision taken will also include eligibility for exemption from some course requirements of the graduate program. 

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Profile of the Programme

Master’s program trains Psychology specialists, who have a full knowledge of the academic literature, and theoretical and practical knowledge about developmental social psychology as well as experience in psychology research methodology and report writing; produce scientific studies and interpret scientific researches and seize the importance of lifelong learning and ethical values at the same time.

Key Learning Outcomes

1

To acquire knowledge about the theories and related current research on the related domains of psychology (social and developmental psychology)

2

To define scientific research methods, designs and principles.

3

To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

4

To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

5

To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

6

To demonstrate a critical approach to research and applied issues.

7

To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

8

To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

9

To follow professional ethical principles and values and to present ethical thinking and behaviour in the applied field.

10

To use information and advance communication technologies in data gathering, analysis, interpretation, reporting and presentation.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduates of the Master’s Programme have opportunities of employment of in a variety of private sectors and public agencies as a academic staff, and specialists in psychology.

Access to Further Studies
Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- 1 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
1
Compulsory
PSİ 505
 Advanced Social Psychology
3
8
1
Compulsory
PSI 501
 Research Methods
3
7
1
Compulsory
PSİ503
 Developmental Approaches I: Childhood and Adolescence
3
8
1
Elective
PSİ507
 Selective Topics in Social Psychology I
3
7
1
Elective
PSİ509
 Domestic Violence
3
7
- 2 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
2
Compulsory
PSİ502
 Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Applications
3
7
2
Compulsory
PSİ504
 Developmental Approaches II: Adulthood and Aging
3
8
2
Compulsory
PSİ 520
 Selective Topics in Social Psychology II
3
8
2
Elective
PSİ 518
 Developmental Psychopathology
3
7
2
Elective
PSİ510
 Special Topics in Developmental Psychology
3
7
2
Elective
PSİ 514
 Family Relationship
3
7
- 3 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
3
Compulsory
PSİ530
 Term Project
0
18
3
Elective
PSİ 515
 Gender and Women Studies
3
7
3
Elective
PSİ513
 Psychological Evaluation in Development
3
7
3
Elective
PSİ 517
 Crisis and Crisis Intervention
3
7
3
Elective
PSİ512
 Special Topic in Crime Studies
3
7
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are required to take a mid-term and final examination for course evaluation. The final grade is based on the mid-term examination grade and the final examination grade with the contribution of 40% and 60% respectively. To pass any course, a student must receive at least 60 out of 100. Students whose Cum GPA are at least 2.50 are considered successful. Students whose Cum GPA lower than 2.5 (CB) must retake the courses that they had CC grades.The assessment for each course is described in detail in "Individual Course Description".

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations”

Mode of Study

Full-time

Programme Director

Chair of the Department of Psychology
Prof. Dr. Refia Palabıyıkoğlu

Faculty of Science and Letters

Department of Psychology

Dr. Rıdvan Ege Kampüsü, Kızılcaşar mah. 06830

İncek-Gölbaşı/Ankara

Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix

Category

Basic Field Qualification

Programme Qualification

 

Knowledge 1

Has the advanced basic conceptual knowledge related to the field in a way that takes the reflections of the application into consideration.

1- To acquire knowledge about the theories and related current research on the related domains of psychology (social and developmental psychology)

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Knowledge 2

Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

1- To acquire knowledge about the theories and related current research on the related domains of psychology (social and developmental psychology)

 

Knowledge 3

Can comprehend basic concepts in Social and Behavioral Sciences and has comprehensive knowledge of the relationships between concepts.

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 
 

 

Knowledge 4

Has the basic knowledge of the functioning rules of relationships

between people and societies.

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Knowledge 5

Has the basic knowledge of the reasons and the outcomes of the transformations that the societies experienced.

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

2- To define scientific research methods, designs and principles.

 

Knowledge 6

Has the skills to conduct a research, plan the research and the ability to apply it as required by Social and Behavioral Sciences.

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

 

 

Knowledge 7

Has the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to gather information through data analysis.

6- To demonstrate a critical approach to research and applied issues.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Skill 1

Has the ability to analyze the theoretical knowledge related to the field and to evaluate its reflections in application.

1- To acquire knowledge about the theories and related current research on the related domains of psychology (social and developmental psychology)

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

6- To demonstrate a critical approach to research and applied issues.

 

Skill 2

Posses the theoretical knowledge on social and behavioral sciences and has the ability to turn that knowledge into reports in the professional life and prepare papers in line with the academic rules.

7- To obtain the ability to take the initiative for thinking and behaving independently.

 

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

5-To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Skill 3

Has the ability to utilize the knowledge related to the field to make decisions, imply them and turn them into behaviours.

 

6- To demonstrate a critical approach to research and applied issues.

 

Skill 4

Has the ability to convey the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field to the others.

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Skill 5

Interprets the knowledge on the relevant field and synthesize the knowledge from different disciplines and produce new information.

4 To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Skill 6

Makes original oral and written presentations in internationaland/or national meetings in his/her field.

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

Skill 7

Identifies the problems related to the field and generates solutions/recomendations by using research methods.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  1

Solves the problems related to the field either by her/his own or as a team.

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  2

Takes personal or team work responsibility and where necessary takes the initiative to solve any problems regarding the implementation of the field.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  3

Plans and manages all sorts of projects and goals related to the field.

3 -To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  4

Demonstrates leadership and responsibility awarenss in need of a team work.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  5

Sets the visioni goals and targets related to the working field.

3 -To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Working Independently and Taking Responsibility)  6

Expands the borders of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one article individually or by team work.

 

 

3 -To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Learning)  1

Evaluates the outcomes of the research conducted in the field throughcause and effect relation critically.

 

 

6- To demonstrate a critical approach to research and applied issues.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Learning)  2

Detects the shortcomings of knowledge and implementattion in the field.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

 

 

Competence (Learning)  3

Shows constant interest and enthusiasm for the relevant field.

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Competence (Learning)  4

Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills of the field in a productive and critical manner, identifies and meets the learning needs.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Learning)  5

Follows national and international publications related to the field.

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Competence (Learning)  6

Leads his/her education in a way to contribute to a further education level or a profession.

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Learning)  7

Has the consciousness of lifelong learning and questioning.

3-To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)    1

Conveys the knowledge and skills obtained through the field both verbally and literally.

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

10- To use information and advance communication technologies in data gathering, analysis, interpretation, reporting and presentation.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)    2

Shares the problem solving suggestions in regards to the field with other authorities.

2- To define scientific research methods, designs and principles.

 

5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  3

Has the capacity to share the knowledge in an academic working environment and to work together, evaluate and include critical approaches to the work.

7- To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

 

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  4

Transforms the socially responsible approaches in the field to projects and activities.

5-   To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.

 

8-   To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  5

Reflects the theoretical background and conceptual richness to the indiviual career when involved in the work life.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

7-To have sufficient knowledge and competence of theoretical and research methods to carry out independent research study.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  6

Examines, develops and if necessary alters the social relations and the norms that lead them in a critical perspective.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 
 

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  7

Follows the information in his/her field and communicates with colleagues (“at the level of European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1).

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.

 

Competence (Communication and Social)  8

Is able to use computer soft ware programs and information technologies at the level that his/her field requires .

10- To use information and advance communication technologies in data gathering, analysis, interpretation, reporting and presentation.

 

Competence (Field Specific)    1

Complies with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values related to the field during the phase of data collection, interpretation, and publicizing the results of the implementation.

9- To follow professional ethical principles and values and to present ethical thinking and behaviour in the applied field.

 

Competence (Field Specific) 2

Makes future forecasts.

4- To develop a view point to identify problems and needs for theoretical, applied and related fields of psychology.

 

Competence (Field Specific) 3

Has sufficient awareness on the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the protection of cultural values and environmental protection and as well on occupational

health and safety issues.

 5- To develop programs for the problems and needs of individuals and community by using knowledge on advanced theoretical and research methods.To consider the social, scientific and professional ethical rules in conducting studies in social sciences.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Field Specific) 4

Has sufficient awareness on the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, the protection of cultural values and environmental protection and as well on occupational

health and safety issues.

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Field Specific) 5

Is open to change and innovation.

5To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

8- To acquire scientific thinking approach to behavioural and mental processes and to criticize information objectively, to endorse critical thinking and to apply to new situations.

 

Competence (Field Specific) 6

Is competent to comment on events and improve his/her point of view about social and behavioral phenomena using the knowledge provided by his/her field.

 

 

3- To review related literature (national and international) and current theoretical and applied issues and to present written and verbally.