Psikoloji Lisans Diploması

 ISCO 08

 ISCO 08

• To turn out graduates who are well-equipped and competent in the fundamental theories, current applications, and research methods of psychology.
• To turn out graduates (practitioners and/or academicians) who can think critically and analytically, follow contemporary developments in the field, and have basic and professional ethical principles.
• To turn out graduates who can work academically and practically in different fields (health, education, law, industry, etc.) and are ready for postgraduate education.
• To turn out graduates who are not prejudiced against characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, religion, national identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status and who respect universal values and human rights.

• The department has lecture halls/classrooms with a sufficient infrastructure for teaching.
• The department has laboratories suitable for conducting certain experimental studies required by the discipline of psychology.
• The teaching environment has scientific and technical facilities such as a library, study halls, socialization areas, e-library, and wireless internet connection.

• Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by the up-to-date course materials in the field of psychology.
• Thinks, asks questions, and makes evaluations in the light of his/her knowledge and equipment.
• Analyzes issues and problems in accordance with scientific methods and tools.
• Has knowledge about the developments, studies, problems, and applications in the field of psychology in Turkey.
• Has a positive attitude toward life-long learning.
• Effectively uses the library, scientific databases, Internet, and other information resources.
• Is open-minded in using knowledge in the subfields of psychology and/or other disciplines.
• Has the knowledge that makes him/her analyze and synthesize in the subfields of psychology.
• Uses effective methods in presenting, sharing, and discussing scientific information.
• Knows research methods used in behavioral sciences and statistical analyses to test them; can use necessary statistical packages (e.g., SPSS etc.).
• Can independently design and conduct research; understand and interpret these research findings.
• Can write reports by accepted international writing conventions (e.g., APA style).
• Can choose and apply qualitative, quantitative, and experimental methods in line with the problem.
• Has the basic knowledge and skills in psychological measurement and evaluation tools.
• Has the knowledge and skills of observation and interview techniques at the basic level.
• Uses theoretical and practical knowledge of psychology to analyze and apply in the fields of education, research, and community service.
• Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of psychology by adhering to professional ethical values; has an awareness of the principles of the profession of psychology and ethical responsibility.
• Knows not to be prejudiced against characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, religion, national identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status; respects universal values and human rights.
• Can follow international and national literature and also innovations and developments in the field by having English at B1 level.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• Reading and writing competence
• Multi language competence
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

The success of students is evaluated with a wide range of methods such as homework, presentation, project etc. in addition to the midterm and final exams designed in accordance with the purpose, content, and learning outcomes of the course. The exam schedule is released on the department website at least one week before the exam week and announced on student announcement boards. As for the assessment of the course success, the definition of the rights and responsibilities of the students (make-up exams, single course exams, objecting to exam questions and results etc.), and the definition of the responsibilities of the department and functioning of the system, Ankara University Associate and Undergraduate Education Regulations are taken as the basis.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education, 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. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. 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 provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum: 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 bring 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 curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Council of Deans.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student will be measured and evaluated is carried out in line with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in line with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

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

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

The department has been accredited on ​​27.01.2021 until 26.01.2026 by the Accreditation Unit of the Turkish Psychologists Association, authorized by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council.

Student admission to the undergraduate programs of the university is carried out according to the results of the exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center and the decisions of the Council of Higher Education.

Students who graduate from the program get the title of psychologist and can find job opportunities in many fields, both in practice and in academia. Regarding practice, they can work as a psychologist in psychiatry, pediatric, and oncology units of hospitals, kindergartens and nurseries of private or public institutions, special education centers, courtships, prisons, guidance and counseling centers, factories and industries, and psychotechnics centers.

1. Higher Education Act of 2547
2. Regulations on the Principles Concerning the Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer Between Institutions in Higher Education Institutions
3. Higher Education Act of 2547 (Additional Article 35)
4. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council

Competency is perpetually valid.