Department of Psychology established in 1964 and a two-year mainstream graduate (masters) education. Apart from the courses given by the General Psychology Masters Program and the other courses, the language of instruction is Turkish.
The main aim of the General Psychology Masters Program is to raise qualified graduated students from masters program for our country. For this reason, the students attend practicum courses of their education in order to transform their theoretical knowledge on teaching profession into skills and to develop their knowledge. Our graduate program titled “General Psychology”. However, students are able to target four area of specialization (Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology) at psychology by related courses.
Master's Degree
QF-EHEA: 2
EQF-LLL: 7
1. Applicants who apply to the program must have completed a four-year Bachelor's Degree with an average of at least 3.00 over 4.00 (four).
2. Applicants are required to score at least 75 standard points from equal weight categories of the Academic Staff and Graduate Education Examination (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimine Giriş Sınavı, ALES) organized by Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (Ölçme, Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi, ÖSYM). Alternatively, applicants are required to submit an equivalent score, determined by the Hacettepe University Senate, in the internationally recognized GRE and GMAT examinations.
3. Applicants are required to score at least 70 in the Foreign Knowledge in Foreign Language Placement Examination (Yabancı Dil Seviye Tespit Sınavı, YDS). Alternatively, applicants are required to submit an equivalent score from other foreign language examinations, held at the national or international level, whose equivalence is approved by ÖSYM.
4. International students' applications are accepted in line within “Hacettepe University Graduate Programme and Exam Regulation" in Official Gazette (29 November 2016, No:29900).
5. The students who do not have Psychology degree are admitted to the take relevant course/s from Scientific Preparation Programme, in case deemed to be a necessary by the jury.
6. Those conditions, which are not included, are applied in accordance with the related provisions of the Hacettepe University Graduate Education, Instruction and Examination Regulations (Hacettepe Üniversitesi Lisansüst Eğitim, Öğretim ve Sınav Yönetmeliği).
Requirements of the acquired degree and rules determined by "Hacettepe University Graduate Education and Teaching Regulations". Related regulations as follows: http://www.sosyalbilimler.hacettepe.edu.tr/belgeler/resmigazete06112006.pdf
Students who are accepted to register in the General Psychology Master's Program complete their graduate education or get an equivalent education. Those who have completed an undergraduate degree or an equivalent foreign training and possess the requirements determined by the University Senate may apply as a candidate of General Psychology Master's program. During admission, sub-field of psychology in which the applicant wants to do master's degree is determined (cognitive psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology). If the candidate is from discipline other than psychology which accepted by academic council, Scientific Preparatory Program is proposed as a prerequisite before starting the graduate courses.
The General Psychology Master's Program is a program which raises graduated from general psychology masters program who are sensible to humanity, society and moral values; respectful to themselves and around; qualified in their profession; in pursuit of life-long learning; supportive of scientific way of thinking; effective users of their mother tongue, skilled in fulfilling requirements of modern psychology methods; open to different thoughts and cultures, able to think creatively and critically.
Graduates of General Psychology Master's Program can work as psychologist at schools, kindergardens, hospitals, nursing homes, lock-up houses, house of corrections, as instructors, research assistants at universities; as officials at public and private institutions and organizations and also work as officials in departments of human resources.
QF-EHEA: 3
EQF-LLL: 8
General Psychology Master's Program consists of 4 terms. General Psychology Master's Program consists of 43 courses totally. In the program must courses %30 and elective courses %70 are provided comprising of the curriculum. Students are free to choose year courses in fall or spring semester.
Testing and evaluation methods implemented in the courses are defined in the “Course Instructional Plan” which takes place in the information package. For testing and evaluation methods see "Hacettepe University Graduate Education and Teaching Regulations". Regulations are as follows: http://www.sosyalbilimler.hacettepe.edu.tr/belgeler/resmigazete06112006.pdf
Graduation requirements of General Psychology Master's Program are determined by "Hacettepe University Education and Teaching Regulations". Regulations are as follows: http://www.sosyalbilimler.hacettepe.edu.tr/belgeler/resmigazete06112006.pdf
1. Full Time Education
Prof. Dr. Müjgan İNÖZÜ MERMERKAYA
Head of Department
E-mail: mujganinozu@hacettepe.edu.tr
Tel: +90 312 297 8325
Fax: +90 312 299 2008
Address: Hacettepe University Faculty of Letter Department of Psychology 06800
Web Address: http://www.psikoloji.hacettepe.edu.tr/eng/index.html