Psikoloji (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The aim is to educate psychologists who:

• have ethical values that are fundamental to psychological practice, possess critical thinking skills, and have the necessary knowledge and competencies in the field of psychology to find employment as managers and specialists in various institutions.
• They will have understood the importance of obtaining a master's degree, especially in clinical psychology and other subfields of psychology, and will have furthered their development through the necessary scientific background, master's degrees, and professional training.
• They will approach personal and cultural differences without bias and be able to play an effective role in various sectors and civil society organizations.

• Education and teaching are conducted in formal or distance learning formats. Additionally, In addition, education is supported by laboratory studies and internship opportunities in the field.
• The language of education is Turkish.

• Examining and comparing different concepts in the subfields of psychology, and basic application skills,
• Analytical and critical thinking, applying this approach in various areas of psychology, and the ability to analyze problems related to the field using contemporary methods,
• Interpreting, defining, analyzing facts, events, and data, and developing solution proposals based on research and evidence,
• Discussing and criticizing professional and ethical issues in program design and professional practice,
• Explaining and applying procedures and rules in psychological measurement and interview techniques at a basic level,
• Adopting the rules of positivist methodology and designing a scientific research design, collecting data, analyzing it, and reporting the results scientifically,
• Acquiring the fundamental principles of scientific thinking, and being able to critically analyze and/or integrate the knowledge gained in other disciplines,
• Competence in using necessary information and communication technologies for accessing and disseminating knowledge,
• Effectively using verbal and written communication channels in both Turkish and at least one foreign language,
• Working effectively in individual and multidisciplinary research teams,
• Developing respect for interpersonal and cultural diversity and social responsibility skills,
• Awareness of psychological resilience, and personal and professional development issues.

Has the following key competences at an advanced level.

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

• Measurements and assessment methods such as final exam, midterm exams, assignments, projects, laboratory applications, written and oral presentations applied for each course and their contribution to grading are defined in Course Catalog Forms prepared by the relevant faculty members and announced on the Psychology Department's web pages.
• Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a "Bachelor's Degree in Psychology."
• The Psychology Program follows the measurement and evaluation provisions specified in the Işık University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.

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.

• Every year, within the framework of criteria determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Işık University prepares "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" and submits them to YÖK. Through these reports, both quantitative and qualitative self-evaluations of the university are shared with the public by YÖK.
• The psychology program is accredited at regular intervals by FEDEK (Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Psychology Programs in the Faculties of Science, Arts, Science and Arts, Language, and History-Geography).

• Candidates who wish to study in the Psychology program at Işık University must take the YKS or DGS exams administered by ÖSYM and achieve a sufficient score, and then make their preferences. Placement procedures are centrally conducted by ÖSYM. Candidates who have completed their high school education abroad may also be admitted to the program if they meet the conditions determined by the University (see the Directive for Acceptance of Students from Abroad).

• Graduates of the Psychology Department can work in various institutions thanks to the analytical thinking skills and theoretical and applied psychology knowledge and skills they acquire through their education. These include research companies, childcare centers and kindergartens, prisons and correctional facilities, schools, hospitals and mental health centers, health clinics, private psychological counseling centers, institutions where individuals with physical and mental disabilities are educated, nursing homes, non-governmental organizations, various industrial enterprises, public relations, human resources, personal selection and training, advertising sector, mass communication fields, and sports clubs.

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

The qualification is valid at all times.