PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM |
Goals: |
The aim of the psychology program is to graduate competent psychologists who have nationally and internationally recognized scientific research and publications, have the skills of working in both public and private institutions, are equipped with contemporary knowledge of psychology and have a high level of sensitivity to ethical issues. |
Objectives: |
By developing analitical, critical and creative thinking skills, the program aims to provide students with the fundamentals of pychology with the ability to apply it into practice. Our graduates should be able to; (1) apply major research methods in psychology to practice. (2) use knowledge, skills and values they learn during the four-year pogram to their work and other areas of their lives. (3) recognize and respect socio-cultural differences among individuals. (4) employ communication and counseling skills in sub-fields of psychology. (5) develop interpersonal sensitivity and awareness towards social events and problems. (6) develop a hümanitarian and participating attitude as competent psychologists |
General Description of Psychology Program |
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Foundation & Recognition |
Çağ University, Psychology Department was founded in 2011 with the objective of training well qualified psychologists working in public and private institutions with the following article and number: 2880; Article. 7/d-2, 7/h. Psychology Program was opened to train students in the science of psychology. It provides courses in the tracks of psychology in a balanced manner so that the graduates can look for employment in all types of institutions related with theoretical or applied psychology. Certified by Higher Education Council: 23.05.2011/021695 |
Qualification Awarded |
The students who have successfully completed the program will be awarded with a four year undergraduate Degree in Psychology. |
Level Of Qualification |
First Cycle (B.Sc.) Degree Program on Psychology |
Specific Admission Requirements |
Students who have started studying in other domestic or international universities may apply for admission according to Regulations of Council of Higher Education and Cag University. See for details: Information About Çağ > Admission Requirements |
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal And İnformal) |
Students from other universities may transfer to the Psychology Programme of Çağ University, after completion of the first two semesters of their existing programs. Exemptions are possible for courses which have been taken with passing grades and same content from other universities. |
Qualification Requirements And Regulations |
A student is required to have a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 and no failing grades. |
Profile Of The Programme |
Psychology Program is designed to equip the students with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the psychology. |
Occupational Profiles Of Graduates With Examples |
Graduated students have opportunity to work in public and private institutions or organizations as a psychologist, counsellor, educational consultant, academics. |
Access To Further Studies |
Students may apply to masters and doctorate programs in Psychology and Psychological Counseling and Guidance Departments. |
Examination Regulations, Assessment And Grading |
The examination regulations are specified for each course. However, generally, there is one Midterm Exam and one Final Exam for each course. See the exam regulations, assessment and grading of each course in the Course Structure Diagram for details. |
Graduation Requirements |
The graduation requirements for the Psychology Program are as same as the general qualification requirements and regulations of Çağ University. There is no additional requirements to secure the B.Sc. Degree. The Degree provides that the student has passed all the courses in the curriculum with at least a letter grade of DD and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. |
Mode of Study |
Full Time |
Programme Language |
English |
Program Director |
Prof. Dr. Şükrü Uğuz ( Program Director) Öğretim Görevlisi Kahraman Kıral (Program Vice-Director) Contact: kahramankiral@cag.edu.tr
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ECTS & Erasmus Coordinators |
Faculty Coordinator: Can Şakırgil cansakirgil@cag.edu.tr Department Coordinator: Kahraman Kıral kahramankiral@cag.edu.tr Tel: +90 324 6514800 |
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) |
Graduates will be able to: |
1. demonstrate familiarity with the sub-fields, major concepts,theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. |
2. apply basic research methods in psychology, including conventional and innovative research design, data analysis, and interpretation. |
3. develop insight into their own and others’ behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement. |
4. apply theoretical knowledge of observation, effective communication skills and interview techniques into practice in different sub-fields of psychology |
5. use effectively public, private and media sources to follow the information and data in psychology |
6. weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline. |
7. have the knowledge about the principles of psychological measurment and psychological tests. |
8. use creativity and critical thinking skills in the field of psychology. |
9. demonstrate skills to use computer and internet technology in the field of Psychology, |
10. achieve proficiency to use English in reading, comprehending and presenting in the field of psychology. |
11. master Turkish communication skills and apply them in seminars and presentations. |
12. have the knowledge of information about the Principles and reforms of Ataturk. |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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FLE-101 | Freshman English I Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 4-0-4 | 05 | ||
PSY-101 | Introduction to Psychology I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 07 | ||
TUR-101 | Turkish I Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 2-0-2 | 02 | ||
HIS-103 | History of the Ataturk's Revolutions and Principles I Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 2-0-2 | 02 | ||
PSY-103 | Statistics in Social Sciences I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-113 | Introduction to Sociology Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-117 | Introduction to Philosophy Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
OSD-120 | Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 2-0-2 | 03 | ||
Total Credit | 22 | 35 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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FLE-102 | Freshman English II Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 4-0-4 | 05 | ||
PSY-102 | Introduction to Psychology II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 07 | ||
RKT-102 | Career Planning Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 1-0-1 | 02 | ||
TUR-102 | Turkish II Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 2-0-2 | 02 | ||
HIS-104 | History of Atatürk’s Revolutions and Principles II Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 2-0-2 | 02 | ||
PSY-104 | Statistics in Social Sciences II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
MAT-124 | Computers Supplementary Courses | Compulsory | 2-2-3 | 06 | ||
Total Credit | 18 | 30 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-205 | Research Methods I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-207 | Computer Applications in Psychological Research Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-231 | Social Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-233 | Developmental Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-203 | Elective II-III Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSX-201 | Elective II-I Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
Total Credit | 18 | 32 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-230 | Physiology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-256 | Academic Writing & Presentation Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-260 | Research Methods II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-204 | Elective II-IV Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-206 | Elective IV-V Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
Total Credit | 15 | 30 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-301 | Psychopathology I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-303 | Physiological Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-305 | Psychology of Learning Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-307 | Clinical Observation and Interview Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSX-303 | Elective III-III Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSX-301 | Elective III-I Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
Total Credit | 18 | 30 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-302 | Measurement in Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-304 | Cognitive Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-306 | Theories of Personality I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-308 | Psychotherapy Techniques I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSY-328 | Psychopathology II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
PSX-302 | Elective III-II Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 05 | ||
Total Credit | 18 | 30 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-401 | Graduation Project I Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-445 | Theories of Personality II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-401 | Elective IV-I Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-405 | Elective IV-V Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-403 | Elective IV-III Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
Total Credit | 15 | 30 |
Code | Course | Type | Credit | ECTS | ||
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PSY-402 | Graduation Project II Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSY-404 | Ethics in Psychology Basic Occupational Courses | Compulsory | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-402 | Elective IV-II Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-404 | Elective IV-IV Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
PSX-406 | Elective IV-VI Department Elective Courses. Click on the course name to see the lessons. | Elective | 3-0-3 | 06 | ||
Total Credit | 15 | 30 |
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM |
The Matrix for Courses & Program Learning Outcomes |
Code |
Course Title |
PO 1 |
PO 2 |
PO 3 |
PO 4 |
PO 5 |
PO 6 |
PO 7 |
PO 8 |
PO 9 |
PO 10 |
PO 11 |
PO 12 |
1. Year, First Semester |
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PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 103 |
Statistics in Social Sciences I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 113 |
Introduction to Sociology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 117 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
FLE 101 |
Freshman English I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
TUR 101 |
Turkish I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
HIS 103 |
History of the Ataturk’s Revolutions and Principles I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
1. Year, Second Semester |
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PSY 102 |
Introduction to Psychology II |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 104 |
Statistics in Social Sciences II |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
MAT 124 |
Computers |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
FLE 102 |
Freshman English II |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
TUR 102 |
Turkish II |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
HIS 102 |
History of the Ataturk’s Revolutions and Principles II |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
2. Year, Third Semester |
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PSY 231 |
Social Psychology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 233 |
Developmental Psychology |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 205 |
Research Methods I |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 207 |
Computer Applications in Psychological Research. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective I |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective II |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2. Year, Fourth Semester |
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PSY 254 |
Academic Writing and Presentation |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
PSY 206 |
Research Methods II |
- |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 230 |
Physiology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective III |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective IV |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3. Year, Fifth Semester |
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PSY 301 |
Psychopathology I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 303 |
Physiological Psychology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 305 |
Psychology of Learning |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 307 |
Clinical Observation and Interview |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective V |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective VI |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3. Year, Sixth Semester |
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PSY 302 |
Measurement in Psychology |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 304 |
Cognitive Psychology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 306 |
Theories of Personality I |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 308 |
Psychotherapy Techniques I |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 328 |
Psychopathology II |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective VII |
X |
X |
X |
- |
|
X |
|
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4. Year, Seventh Semester |
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PSY 401 |
Graduation Project I |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 445 |
Theories of Personality II |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective VIII |
X |
- |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective IX |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective X |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4. Year, Eighth Semester |
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PSY 402 |
Graduation Project II |
- |
X |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
PSY 404 |
Ethics in Psychology |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective XI |
X |
X |
- |
- |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective XII |
X |
- |
X |
X |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Elective XIII |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Number of courses related to program competency: 46 |
26 |
13 |
23 |
14 |
20 |
10 |
18 |
19 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
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Percentage of courses related to program competency |
56 |
28 |
50 |
30 |
43 |
22 |
39 |
41 |
11 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
Elective Courses
Kod |
Dersler |
PÇ 1 |
PÇ 2 |
PÇ 3 |
PÇ 4 |
PÇ 5 |
PÇ 6 |
PÇ 7 |
PÇ 8 |
PÇ 9 |
PÇ 10 |
PÇ 11 |
PÇ 12 |
PSY 211 |
Interpersonal Communication |
X |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
PSY 212 |
Introduction to Clinical Psychology |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PSY 217 |
Critical and Creative Thinking |
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
PSY 253 |
Industrial Psychology |
X |
X |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PSY 312 |
Crosscultural Psychology |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
X |
|
PSY 319 |
Psychology of Addiction |
X |
|
X |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PSY 327 |
Crisis Intervention and Prevention |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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PSY 329 |
Developmental Disorders in a Lifespan Perspective |
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|
X |
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