Psikoloji (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The program's educational objectives include general academic skills and the thoughts, approaches, and methods of psychological science. The psychology curriculum emphasizes the following areas:

• Ensuring students are exposed to the primary areas of psychology (cognitive, social, developmental, industrial/organizational, abnormal, and personality areas) and providing the opportunity to develop more knowledge and skills in each area.
• Developing students' inquiry and question-generation skills in primary scientific and applied fields; Developing scientific method and statistics skills so that they can conduct psychology research using quantitative research methods, allowing students to grow further in scientific research.
• Ensuring that students are exposed to current knowledge and research in various basic and applied fields of psychology through elective courses.
• Emphasizing and developing academic or scientific literacy is indispensable for accessing today's rapidly growing body of knowledge.
• Students should see and experience application examples and basic scientific approaches and embrace the ethical foundations of all practices.

• Formal education occurs on the Rumelifeneri campus.

• Have knowledge of different advanced theoretical approaches in psychology, supported by textbooks containing current information, application tools, and other resources.
• Have basic knowledge and skills in the applications of different subfields of psychology.
• Have basic knowledge and/or skills regarding measurement-evaluation tools used in different sub-fields of psychology and principles of psychological assessment.
• Be aware of the contributions of psychology's basic approach and perspective to other disciplines and interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Have knowledge about developments, research, problems, and applications in the field of psychology in Turkey.
• Be able to conduct independent research using the knowledge the student has acquired in the field of psychology and appropriate research methods (qualitative/quantitative). 
• Be able to collect data, analyze, interpret, and report using appropriate statistical methods.
• Be able to report research results in accordance with scientific writing format.
• Be competent to use the information and communication technologies necessary to access and disseminate information.
• Have knowledge of the relevant legislation and/or professional and ethical values in the fields of psychology activity.
• Have basic knowledge/skills of observation and interview techniques.
• Have the understanding that characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, national identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic status should not be a reason for prejudice.
• Produce research questions using their knowledge about the field of psychology; use a scientific problem-solving approach and interpret the results obtained.
• Take responsibility for scientific studies that will contribute to the development of the field of psychology and activities for the benefit of society.
• Ability to inform individuals and institutions on issues related to psychology; convey their thoughts and solutions to problems verbally and in writing.
• Be able to share their opinions on studies on psychology-related issues and/or solutions to problems with data-based experts and non-experts.
• Be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using English, the dominant language in the psychology literature, at the B1 Level.

Advanced proficiency is exhibited in the following key competencies:

• Literacy skills
• Multilingual proficiency
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology
• Digital literacy
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

The number of midterm exams, assignments, homework, and other studies that students are responsible for in each course, their contribution to the final grade, and the requirements for participating in the final exam are determined by the instructor at the beginning of the semester and announced to the students both written and verbally.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

Türk Psikologlar Derneği accredited Koç University BA in Psychology program for five years between 2020-2025.

Students shall be admitted to undergraduate and associate degree programs according to the selection and placement procedures conducted by ÖSYM and according to the regulations concerning the admissions of international students.

• While most of our graduates are accepted to graduate education programs at the best universities in the world, others continue their careers in both private sector and public institutions and organizations, especially in the fields of market research, health, education and consultancy, and human resources. Career Development Center’s mission for all students and young alums is;
• Providing them the support to identify and decide on career options that match their interests, skills, abilities, needs, and values
• Equipping them with career-related knowledge and skills on their journey and preparing them for their chosen career paths
• Increasing their employability potential in local and globally renowned employers
• Supporting them while building a foundation for high-satisfaction careers https://career.ku.edu.tr/en Koç University Regulation for Undergraduate and Associate Degree Teaching and Learning Double major, minor, and specialization programs: ARTICLE 28–
• In accordance with the Regulation Concerning Transfer between Undergraduate and Associate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Principles Concerning Credit Transfer among Institutions of Higher Education, students who meet the success conditions and other requirements established by the Academic Council can, as double major students, concurrently take courses from two separate diploma programs of the University and earn two separate diplomas. For acceptance into, attendance to, and graduation from a double major program, courses and common educational requirements of both diploma programs must be fulfilled. Rules concerning the application, acceptance, and attendance to double major program, taking of course over the ordinary course load in the context of the second major program, dismissal from the second major program, internal transfer to the second major, and graduation from the second major are determined by the Academic Council.
• In accordance with the Regulation Concerning Transfer between Undergraduate and Associate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Principles Concerning Credit Transfer among Institutions of Higher Education, students who meet the success condition and other requirements established by the Academic Council can, as minor students, concurrently take a limited number of courses from another diploma program of the University as determined by the Executive Council of the college that offers this diploma program, and receive a minor certificate. Minor programs that allow taking courses from more than one diploma program can be offered. For acceptance into, attendance to and earning a certificate from a minor program, courses and common educational requirements of both diploma programs must be fulfilled. Rules concerning the application, acceptance, and attendance to, dismissal from the minor and earning the minor certificate are determined by the Academic Council.
•  Students who meet the success condition and other requirements established by the Academic Council can concurrently take a limited number of courses from another diploma program of the University as determined by the Executive Council of the college that offers this diploma program and receive a track certificate. Rules concerning application to, acceptance, attendance, and dismissal from the track program and qualification for the track certificate are determined by the Academic Council.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Validity is continuous.