YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY

PSYCHOLOGY (English)

Degree Awarded:Bachelor's Degree, Relationship with Competency Frameworks: TYÇ-TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, ISCED (2011): Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle

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National Education Qualifications

#	Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.
3	Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Technical Visit Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.
3	Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.
4	Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.
5	Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Technical Visit Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.
3	Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.
Learning to Learn		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Technical Visit Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
Communication & Social		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Technical Visit Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
Occupational and/or Vocational		Learning & Teaching Methods	Assesment & Grading Methods
1	Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.	Lecture & In-Class Activities Homework Internship Reading Seminar Application / Practice Laboratory Report Writing Technical Visit Thesis Work Field Study Land Surveying Project Work Social Activity Occupational Activity Group Work Web Based Learning	Homework Assessment Mid-Term Exam Presentation of Thesis Short Exam Presentation of Document Project Competition / Submission Presentation of Report Internship Exam Final Exam Oral Exam Peer Review Project Assessment Expert Assessment Computer Based Presentation
2	Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.
3	Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

#	Programme Learning Outcomes
1	Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.
2	Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.
3	Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.
4	Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.
5	Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.
6	Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.
7	Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.
8	Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.
9	Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.
10	Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.
11	Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.
12	Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.
13	Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
14	Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.
15	Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.
16	Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

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Knowledge
Theoretical and/or factual knowledge
To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field.		Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.
Skills
Cognitive and/or practical skills
To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyze problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.		Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.
Personal & Occupational Competences In Terms Of Each Of The Following Groups
Autonomy & Responsibility
To be able to carry out an advanced study related to the field independently. To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.		Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.
Learning to Learn
To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, To be able to identify learning needs and direct their learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.		Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.
Communication & Social
To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally. To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.		Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.
Occupational and/or Vocational
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field. To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.		Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

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PSYCHOLOGY (English)