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Psychology Master's Program

The program was established by a General Assembly decision dated June 19, 2014. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate studies in Psychology can apply to this program. Applicants to the thesis-based master's program must have an ALES score of at least 55. Admission to the thesis-based master's programs is calculated by taking 50% of the ALES score, 30% of the undergraduate GPA, and 20% of the entrance exam score. The total score must be at least 60. Candidates scoring below 50 on the entrance exam are considered unsuccessful. In case of equal scores, the candidate with the higher ALES score is preferred. The procedures and principles regarding the admission of foreign nationals who have completed their undergraduate education abroad and Turkish citizens to postgraduate programs are determined by the Senate. The thesis-based master's program consists of 24 national credits and 120 ECTS credits. Graduates of the Psychology Thesis-Based Master's Program can continue their doctoral studies if they meet the necessary requirements. They can also be employed as specialist psychologists in public institutions and organizations or in the private sector. The number of available places and other information regarding program applications are announced on the Graduate Institute website at the beginning of the relevant academic year.

  • Address and Contact Information: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kurupelit Campus, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Block A, 4th Floor, 55139 Atakum/Samsun, Phone: 0362 312 19 19-5063. Faculty Fax: 0362 457 60 78.
  • Program Head: Prof. Dr. Yeliz KINDAP TEPE
  • ECTS/DS Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Yeliz KINDAP TEPE
  • Program Facilities: The Psychology Department has "Observation and Interview Rooms" with mirrored glass windows where applied courses can be conducted, and where individual and group interviews can be held, with audio and video recording facilities. Clinical interviews are also conducted in collaboration with the Psychology Application Research Center (PUAMER) within our university.

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Psychology Department Master's Education Information Guide

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Program Outcomes

  1. Students learn the theoretical knowledge of psychology and understand its differences and similarities.
  2. They gain the ability to observe and explain people's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.
  3. They acquire the ability to apply and develop data collection and measurement tools in psychology.
  4. They can take responsibility for professional principles and ethical rules.
  5. They can independently conduct a study requiring expertise in their field.
  6. They use the knowledge they acquire from different scientific and application fields, relate this knowledge to psychology knowledge, and conduct interdisciplinary studies. They can follow innovations and developments in the field by following international and national literature.
  7. They can transfer theoretical knowledge to the application areas of psychology.
  8. They can work in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
  9. They gain the ability to conduct research and applications that will contribute to improving the quality of life of society based on universal and national needs.
  10. They become aware of social, cultural, and individual differences.
  11. They can create appropriate research designs, design experiments, and conduct applications in psychology study topics.
  12. They gain the ability to analyze psychological research data and interpret results.