Program Courses
Brief Description
The B.Sc. Hons in Psychology is designed to be a novel and contemporary program up to date to the academic and professional trends. It is based on prevalent UK and US standards like all other AAU undergraduate programs. It is characterized by a firm grounding in the disciplinary foundations to the Psychology degree, such as theory, main concepts, methods and debates in psychology. Further requirements familiarize the students with clinical, developmental, educational, counseling, experimental, social, forensic psychology and neuroscience. They also comprise practical experience of designing and carrying out psychological research, as well as evaluating and reporting its results. Students learn to work with data, synthesize hypotheses and use information technology. As a capstone project, students are required to write a senior thesis spread across two terms. The core program focus is complemented by the Psychology (Major) electives students will take in their final two years in residence, which in turns have a theoretical, practical, and professional character.
The BSc (Hons) in Psyhology is validated by The Open University.
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For more information, please refer to the B.Sc. Hons in Psychology Student Handbook
Learning Outcomes
The program aims to:
- provide students with fundamental knowledge of the key concepts, theories and overarching themes in psychology
- enhance students’ aptitude for independent and cooperative work
- improve student’s ability for self-development
- develop diverse conceptual, analytical and communication skills for academic and professional purposes
- increase students’ employment prospects in increasingly dynamic and multicultural social and working environments
Degree Requirements
The Psychology curriculum (240 ECTS) consists of four course levels: Enhancement, Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6. To obtain the degree, students are required to complete 40 courses, including free electives. During the final three (3) academic terms, students may participate in the Internship Course (PRAC 300). The undergraduate thesis is completed during the final year of study.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Suggested Program of Studies
YEAR 1
- Psychology 101
- Psychology 120
- Psychology 204
- English 102
- English 101
- Psychology 130
- Psychology 121
- History 120
- Computer Science 101
- Nutrition 130
YEAR 2
- Psychology 211
- History 201
- Philosophy 101
- Mathematics 100
- Philosophy 203
- Psychology 150
- Major Elective
- English 204
- Politics 101
- Biology 112
MAJOR ELECTIVE – YEAR 2
Students are required to take one of the following courses:
- Psychology 170
- English 250
YEAR 3
- Psychology 205
- Psychology 202
- Major Elective
- Major Elective
- Enhancement Course
- Psychology 218
- Psychology 221
- Psychology 206
- Psychology 250
- Enhancement Course
MAJOR ELECTIVES -YEAR 3
Students are required to take two of the following courses:
- Psychology 200
- Psychology 215
- Psychology 240
- Psychology 255
- Management 307
YEAR 4
- Psychology 350
- Psychology 400
- Psychology 305
- Major Elective
- Enhancement Course
- Psychology 351
- Major Elective
- Major Elective
- Major Elective
- Enhancement Course
MAJOR ELECTIVES
Students are required to take four of the following courses:
- Practicum 300
- Psychology 303
- Psychology 310
- Psychology 320
- Psychology 330
- Psychology 340
- Psychology 360
- Psychology 370
- Management 310
Students are required to attend Enhancement Courses, including Free Electives. This list includes (but is not limited to) the following courses:
- Art 130
- Ecology 110
- Art 120
- Statistics 205
- English 120
- Computer Science 108
Any course offered in the Anatolia University catalog can be taken as a free elective
