Program Objective
The Psychology Bachelor's Program aims to train psychology graduates who are grounded in scientific thinking, adhere to professional ethical principles, are aware of social responsibility, constantly aim for self-improvement, respect universal values and human rights, and are capable of holistic, creative, and critical thinking in their field. These graduates are expected to become experts in psychology.

Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Level of the Degree Awarded
This is a Bachelor's Program consisting of 240 ECTS credits. The acquired qualifications correspond to Level 6 of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL), and Level 1 of the European Higher Education Area Qualifications Framework (QF-EHEA).

Admission Requirements
Candidates must have a high school or equivalent diploma and must have obtained a sufficient score in the current university entrance exam.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Students of Istanbul Topkapı University may be exempted from certain courses within the framework of specific regulations. If the content and ECTS credits of a course taken at another institution match those of a course offered at Istanbul Topkapı University, and if approved by the relevant faculty/institute/school directorate, the student may be granted exemption from the course.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Bachelor's Degree in their field. To graduate, students must successfully complete all the courses totaling 240 ECTS credits offered in the program and achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.

Program Outcomes

Classified Program Outcomes

1. Knowledge
   Theoretical - Factual
1. Mastery of the basic concepts, theories, and historical development of psychology as a scientific discipline.
2. Knowledge of the subfields of psychology and awareness of their methods and applications.
3. Possession of up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of mental health.
2. Skills
   Cognitive - Practical
1. The ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate, and develop science-based solutions using knowledge and skills.
2. The ability to understand the cognitive, physiological, emotional, and behavioral processes of individuals as an integrated whole.
3. The ability to conduct research and work that benefits society using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3. Competencies
   Communication and Social Competency
1. The ability to communicate effectively and share thoughts on relevant topics with others.

Learning Competency

1. The ability to critically interpret and analyze the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology.

Field-Specific Competency

1. The ability to continuously aim for self-improvement and keep up with scientific developments.
2. The ability to possess social responsibility awareness and sensitivity to societal and individual issues.

Independence and Responsibility Competency

1. The ability to conduct independent work using scientific methods and take responsibility for the outcomes.

Sequential Program Outcomes

1. Mastery of the basic concepts, theories, and historical development of psychology as a scientific discipline.
2. Knowledge of the subfields of psychology and awareness of their methods and applications.
3. Possession of up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of mental health.
4. The ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate, and develop science-based solutions using knowledge and skills.
5. The ability to understand the cognitive, physiological, emotional, and behavioral processes of individuals as an integrated whole.
6. The ability to conduct research and work that benefits society using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
7. The ability to communicate effectively and share thoughts on relevant topics with others.
8. The ability to continuously aim for self-improvement and keep up with scientific developments.
9. The ability to possess social responsibility awareness and sensitivity to societal and individual issues.
10. The ability to critically interpret and analyze the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology.
11. The ability to conduct independent work using scientific methods and take responsibility for the outcomes.

Program Outcomes and Program Level

TYYÇ - Program Outcomes Matrix

22 - Humanities

Humanities is a group of disciplines that scientifically studies the history, culture, language, art, literature, religious belief systems, and thought structures of human societies. As a multidimensional field, the humanities examine the social and cultural development, transformation, and interaction of different societies through both theoretical and practical research. The studies conducted in this field enable communication between past and future generations within a society; by connecting the past to the present and the present to the future, it creates cultural richness. The social and cultural structure of human societies is addressed through a variety of research methods and techniques in accordance with humanities, including excavations, information and document management, compilation, archival studies, surveys, observations, interviews, literary text analysis, and the study of sacred books. The data obtained from research in the humanities is collected, interpreted, and evaluated within the framework of theoretical discussions in the relevant literature, adhering to the principles of scientific research. The studies conducted in this field contribute to a better understanding of the social, cultural, and historical structures of human societies and enhance the development of science universally

31 - Social and Behavioral Sciences

The fundamental field of Social and Behavioral Sciences focuses on examining what makes a human a human from a scientific perspective. It observes and measures both individual and group behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making processes. As a social being, the way humans develop from individual to group forms is explored through historical, psychological, and subjective conditions. This field broadly encompasses the entire literature and educational domain known as Social Sciences. It undoubtedly requires knowledge and skills in political, sociological, economic, psychological, demographic, communication, and legal concepts. Behavioral sciences encompass all scientific disciplines that explain or deal with human behavior. Its goal is to investigate the thought and will processes of humans and to explain the actions based on these processes. Since the focus of behavioral sciences is the systematic study of "what is" rather than "what should be," behavioral sciences are explanatory (descriptive), not normative (prescriptive).

Behavioral sciences can primarily be explained around three disciplines: anthropology, psychology, and sociology. However, within this broad field, there are also other traditional academic disciplines and methods, such as economics, political science, law, history, as well as applied fields like marketing, consumer behavior, business administration, group dynamics, and work and professional ethics. These disciplines are all grouped under the umbrella of social sciences. The difficulty in drawing a clear distinction between behavioral sciences and social sciences is evident in the following statement: "Behavioral science is both more incomplete and more complete than traditional fields such as anthropology, psychiatry, and sociology, or other behavioral disciplines." Behavioral sciences have also been studied within six main groups in another approach. These scientific groups include: "Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychiatry, and Psychology."

Employment Areas of Graduates
Our graduates work in hospitals, psychological counseling centers, preschool education institutions, higher-level schools, clinics, sports centers, research companies, and psychotechnical laboratories. They also apply assessment techniques for selection and placement while working in private or public organizations, coordinating public relations and human resources for these institutions.

Transition to Higher Levels
Those who successfully complete the undergraduate program in this department can pursue master's and/or doctoral studies in the same field, or apply to graduate programs in other areas. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate education can pursue graduate studies if they obtain a valid score on the ALES exam, possess sufficient proficiency in English, and pass the science exam.

Exams, Evaluation, and Grading

Exams, Evaluation, and Grading are carried out in accordance with the "Istanbul Topkapı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Teaching Regulations."

Success and evaluation in exams are conducted according to Article 24 of the relevant regulations.

ARTICLE 24

(1) Exams consist of midterm exams, final exams, make-up exams, and single-course exams. The main principles regarding exams are as follows:

a) Midterm Exam: At least one midterm exam is held for each course. Project work, graduation assignments, laboratory, workshop, and similar in-term evaluations can substitute for midterm exams. The results of midterm exams are announced before the general exam period.

b) Final Exam: The final exam is held at the end of the semester in which the course is completed. Students who have registered for and attended the course are required to take the final exam.

c) Exemption Exam: An exemption exam may be held for courses designated at the beginning of the semester by the Senate’s decision. Exemption exams are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar for students who apply on the announced dates. Students who pass the exemption exam are exempt from the relevant courses.

ç) Make-up Exam: Students who are unable to attend midterm and/or final exams due to valid reasons, and whose excuses are accepted by the Departmental Board, can take their make-up exams on the date and time determined by the Board. Make-up exams for midterms are held before the final exams start.

d) Single Course Exam: Students who meet all other graduation requirements but fail only one course may take a single-course exam. In the single-course exam, the student's success is determined solely by the grade of that exam. The financial conditions of the single-course exam are determined by the Board of Trustees.

e) Supplementary Exam: Senior students who cannot graduate after the maximum period, students who have passed all required courses for graduation but failed to achieve a GPA of 2.00, students who were dismissed from the University for failing to meet their year-end and semester exam requirements in accordance with Article 44 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547, and students who did not meet the GPA requirement in intermediate years may be granted supplementary exam rights within the principles accepted by the Senate.

(2) For courses with a common code and multiple groups, exams are held collectively. The letter grade ranges are determined based on the common decision of the instructors.

(3) A student's success in each course is determined by evaluating both their in-term grades and the final exam grade. In-term grades consist of the grades from midterm exams and/or assignments, practices, and practical work.

(4) The types of in-term work, their contribution to the final grade, and the contribution of the final exam grade are announced by the instructor at the beginning of each semester and reported to the relevant department/program chairmanship.

(5) If deemed appropriate by the instructor, assignments, laboratory work, and similar activities may be counted as midterm exams. When assigning final grades at the end of the semester, the midterm and final exam results, in-term work, and class attendance are considered. The instructor is responsible for determining the weightings.

Graduation Requirements
A student who will graduate from the relevant program must fulfill the following requirements:

For students graduating from the Department of Psychology, the requirements are as follows:

• Achieve the intended program learning outcomes for the semester.
• Successfully complete all courses in the curriculum.
• Earn a total of 240 ECTS credits.
• Obtain at least a 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale and ensure no courses are left failed.

Mode of Education
This program is conducted in a face-to-face format.

Head of Department
Psychology - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. Dr. DUYSAL AŞKUN ÇELİK
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: duysalaskuncelik@topkapi.edu.tr
Phone: +90