Department of Psychology

What is Psychology? Who is a Psychologist?

Psychology is a fundamental scientific discipline that aims to explain and evaluate human behavior, mental processes, and emotional experiences through scientific methods. Individuals who graduate from undergraduate Psychology programs at universities are entitled to use the professional title of psychologist.

What are the subfields of Psychology?

Psychology has many subfields that have expanded in parallel with scientific developments. Some of these fields include clinical psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology.

What are the admission requirements for the Psychology Undergraduate Program?

Students who have graduated from at least a high school or an equivalent educational institution and achieve a sufficient score in the relevant score category of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS), administered by ÖSYM, are eligible to enroll in the Department of Psychology at Aydın Adnan Menderes University (ADÜ) if they choose the program during the university preference process.

Is there a foreign language preparatory program in the Department of Psychology?

No. There is no foreign language preparatory program in the Department of Psychology at ADÜ.

Is attendance compulsory for courses in the Department of Psychology?

Yes. Students are required to attend at least 70% of the courses in the Department of Psychology at ADÜ.

What are the graduation requirements of the Psychology Undergraduate Program?

To graduate from the Department of Psychology at ADÜ, students are required to successfully complete 180 ECTS credits of compulsory courses, 52 ECTS credits of elective courses, and 8 ECTS credits of non-departmental elective courses.

What exchange programs are available in the Department of Psychology?

The Department of Psychology offers exchange programs such as Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana. For detailed information, please click here.

What career opportunities are available for Psychology graduates?

Psychologists can work in public and private sector institutions and organizations operating in various fields, including healthcare, education, academia, research and development, counseling centers, guidance and research centers, schools, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, special education centers, hospitals, prisons, and juvenile courts.

In addition, many psychologists work in fields such as industry, public relations, and human resources, contributing to areas including improving work and organizational efficiency, occupational health and safety, employee selection, performance evaluation, career advancement, and personnel management.