The program envisages students to gain knowledge in different branches of psychology, to
recognize the basic theoretical approaches in psychology, to acquire a solid methodological
knowledge and research infrastructure. The program aims to enable students to acquire a basic
scientific approach and the necessary knowledge and skills for their chosen academic
or professional fields of study. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in "social
responsibility" projects in order to develop a sense of prosocial behavior.
The Psychology Club, founded by the students of our department, carries out activities
within and outside the university for this purpose and tries to introduce the related field to
other fields by following the developments in the field of psychology. In addition, it is
aimed for students to participate in and maintain social responsibility projects through
elective courses in the relevant program.
During their undergraduate education, students are encouraged to gain an interdisciplinary
perspective by taking elective courses from different disciplines and to concentrate on the
subfield of their choice. In addition to the compulsory core courses, the undergraduate
program consists of 6 (six) specialization/field elective courses and 5 (five) free elective
courses. The aforementioned elective courses in the program give students to create their
programs in line with their own interests.
In the Department of Psychology, studies are carried out especially in the fields of Clinical
Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health
Psychology, Social Psychology, Applied Psychology, Industrial and Organizational
Psychology. There is a Psychology Laboratory and Curiosity and Learning Laboratory
where research on basic cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes and skills are
conducted.
Education and training can be carried out by formal education and distance education in
case of force majeure. There is an internship course as an elective course in the related
education program. In addition, the program encourages students to make voluntary
observations in every field of Psychology and to gain experience in the field throughout
their education.
