Program Outcomes

Our students are equipped with the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time they graduate:

1. Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology.
2. Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge.
3. Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline.
4. Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization.
5. Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date.
6. Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting.
7. Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines.
8. Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English.
9. Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects.
10. Critical thinking skills in following the  psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media.
11. Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems.
12. Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research.
13. Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice.
14. Skills in independent and team work.